Neurofeedback Therapy
Neurofeedback is a non-pharmacological treatment option for several neurological and psychiatric conditions that seeks to reestablish a balance in the connectivity between different brain regions.
At ICAN, Neurofeedback Therapy is individualized. Treatment protocols are based on each patient’s brain map (QEEG). Therapy is delivered over 20 to 40 sessions and the protocol is sometimes adjusted based on the clinical response of each patient.
Conditions that may respond to Neurofeedback Therapy include:
Attention Deficit Disorder (ADHD and ADD)
Insomnia
Anxiety, Depression, and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Cognitive symptoms related to traumatic brain injury and concussion
Memory deficits
Functional Neurological Disorder
How does it work?
A computer EEG Program processes your brain signals and provides you with immediate information about the various frequencies. The information is then displayed on the screen and can be viewed either in the form of a video-game, music, or a movie. The program directs your brainwave activity toward a more desirable pattern. As the brainwave pattern improves, you will also notice improvement in your symptoms.
The first step is to perform a comprehensive analysis of the brainwaves. This requires a test call QEEG (Quantitive Electro-Encephalogram). A highly specialized computer program analyzes the brain waves and determines areas of the brain where the waveforms are either too fast or too slow.
Neurofeedback therapy is then initiated. The treatment protocol is determined based on the results of each QEEG and is individualized for each patient. The goal is to train the brainwaves and restore the activity to what is considered normal for age. Therapy consists typically of two to three sessions per week for a total of ten weeks. Each therapy session lasts between thirty and forty minutes.