Autogenic biofeedback training improves autonomic responses in a participant with cervical motor complete spinal cord injury- case report.

ABSTRACT:

Study design

Single-subject case design OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the Autogenic Feedback Training Exercise (AFTE) on autonomic nervous system responses.

Introduction

AFTE combines specific autogenic exercises with biofeedback of multiple physiological responses. Originally developed by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), AFTE is used to improve post-flight orthostatic intolerance and motion sickness in astronauts. Individuals with cervical or upper thoracic spinal cord injury (SCI) often present symptoms of autonomic dysfunction similar to astronauts. We hypothesize that AFTE challenges nervous system baroreflex, gastric and vascular responses often impaired after SCI.

Methods

Using a modified AFTE protocol, we trained a hypotensive female participa

SUBMITTER: Torres RD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10338546 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature