EDA - Galvanic Skin Response

EDA was used to assess expression of emotions and was considered an autonomic concomitant of individual differences in trait anxiety. EDA has been used to measure sweat responses prior to serving in tennis in order to determine the range of values associated with having a better serve. EDAs that were too high or too low... See more

An important thing to keep in mind is that requirements are unique to different sports and to different athletes.

The mental control of skills of elite athletes is different from that of those who are less skilled, which in turn is different from that of non-athletes. Even elite athletes in the same sport may differ from each other... See more

Being resonant as a person means having a deep and lasting impact on others, often by connecting with them on an emotional or experiential level. This connection is marked by empathy, authenticity, and the ability to inspire and influence others in a meaningful way. Resonance goes beyond just being noticed or acknowledged; it involves creating a... See more

Viewing films. Blumenstein is an advocate of having athletes watch a video after they have learned to self-regulate using multi-modal biofeedback.

Surface Electromyography (SEMG) - Continued

It is important to train the correct muscles which create the power points until they become a conditioned reflex and to untrain the incorrect power points until they are no longer a conditioned reflex. These reflexes are typically deeply wired into the nervous system from extensive practice and it takes... See more

There are many places within a sports training regime where we believe biofeedback/neurofeedback can be helpful, varying with the sport, the athlete, and the current stage of the training program. For example, it could be incorporated with the following:

1. physical training, strength and conditioning, injury prevention, injury rehabilitation,... See more

Surface Electromyography (SEMG)

When it comes to muscle tension, most athletes generally relax better, but some do not know how to relax. But a person can be trained to control muscle movement as small as one muscle fiber. Improved results with SEMG have been reported when specific muscles relevant to the sport performance are targeted. Wilson and... See more

Case Study: Team Rhythmic Gymnastics

Psychological support in this period accompanied the trainings and helped athletes to cope with stress. Individual and team mental sessions were provided according to training situations and the personal demands of the athletes. A total of 3-4 weekly mental meetings were provided during this competition phase,... See more

How to develop an optimal performance model.

The model begins with a task analysis focusing on what is needed to succeed. Next is a detailed person assessment conducted to determine whether the person has what is needed to succeed. If yes, the next step involves training slash coaching, which focuses on control of body and mind by incorporating... See more