Attention and neurofeedback synchrony training: Clinical results and their significance

Journal of Neurotherapy

Volumn 5, Issue 1-2, 2001, Pages 45-61

  McKnight, J T ^a   Fehmi, L G ^a  

^a Princeton Biofeedback Centre   (United States)

Author keywords

Attention; Biofeedback; Dissolving pain; Eeg phase synchrony; Headaches; Hypertension; Irritable bowel syndrome; Neurofeedback

Indexed keywords

EID: 85071219267     PISSN: 10874208     EISSN: 1530017X     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1300/J184v05n01_05     Document Type: Article

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