Joint position biofeedback facilitation of physical therapy in gait training.

This paper discusses and reviews the use of biofeedback techniques in various gait training applications, focusing particularly on the use of joint position biofeedback. The potential benefits of this approach are illustrated in a controlled case study using applied behavior analysis methodology. A standardized physical therapy regimen was compared with an identical treatment phase which included the addition of joint position feedback. Results suggest that biofeedback techniques are useful as an adjunct to physical therapy with stroke patients.