Direct Visual Feedback is a method of training used in both practical and rehabilitative settings where the attention of the trainee is tied to an external visual cue in reference to the particular
movement, motor function or
exercise
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that is being performed by the trainee.
The principle to
Bio-Feedback is very similar to DVF. Bio-Feedback, which is a process that enables an individual to learn how to change physiological activity for the purposes of improving health and performance by receiving rapid feedback from precise instruments which are measuring physiological activity such as
brainwaves, heart function,
breathing, muscle activity, and skin temperature.
Direct Visual Feedback's method applies more directly to improving exterior
physical health and performance. Instead of using technically advanced
measuring instrument
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s for feedback, DVF relies on the human eye. One method that has been used to test DVF is by placing a
laser beam on the hand and connecting it to a monitor, when the trainee raises his arm from waist height to shoulder height he is focused on the external reference showing exactly what path the arm took from point A (waist height) to point B (shoulder height). Studies have shown that not only is a higher level of performance often achieved faster with an external rather than an internal attention focus, but the skill is retained better.
See also
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Functional training
Functional training is a classification of exercise which involves training the body for the activities performed in Everyday life, daily life.
Functional Strength Training
Functional Strength Training is a fitness approach designed to enhance t ...
References
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Medical Image Computing and Computer-Assisted Intervention:
* MICCAI 2004, 7th international conference, Saint-Malo, France, September 26–29, 2004
* Hutchinson S., G. D. Hager and P. I. Corke, A Tutorial on Visual Servo Control. IEEE Trans. on Robotics and Automation, Vol. 12, No. 5, October 1996, pp. 651–670.
External links
Laser Gym website article*
Urology robotics
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Biofeedback
Biofeedback is the technique of gaining greater awareness of many physiology, physiological functions of one's own body by using Electronics, electronic or other instruments, and with a goal of being able to Manipulation (psychology), manipulate ...
Biofeedback
Physiology