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Article: what's up with BIOFEEDBACK?
- Article from:
- Paraplegia News
- Article date:
- February 1, 1998
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Thousands of people swear by this treatment and its ability to cure or make bearable all types of conditions. How does it work--and who benefits?
Michael Thomas sustained a stroke that left his right arm and hand paralyzed. He was also unable to walk without a leg brace. Following biofeedback he no longer uses the leg brace and plans on the treatment assisting him in regaining total use of his arm and hand.
Unable from birth to walk due to cerebral palsy, Christopher Kelly began biofeedback sessions at age 9. He started using a walker at age 10, progressed to a cane at 12, took his first unaided steps at 13, and is confident that by the time he reaches ...