Biofeedback and Pain Management

Biofeedback and Pain Management: A Clinical Guide provides a detailed understanding of the psychophysiology of chronic pain, biofeedback treatments, the realities of living life with chronic pain limitations, and the role of pain in our lives and society. The book covers evidence on the effective uses of biofeedback interventions for pain management, including protocols, as well as case-based examples and strategies practitioners can use in real-life settings. Sections define biofeedback, including illustrations that depict how biofeedback is a useful part of any pain management treatment plan, cover procedures based on evidence and case examples, and present the social context of chronic pain.

Dr. Anu Kotay is a clinical health psychologist who manages biofeedback services in Pain Medicine at Kaiser Permanente San Francisco, focusing on multi-disciplinary care for patients with complex, unclear, or protracted pain conditions. She was a clinical educator and supervisor at Defense Health Agency, Montefiore Medical Center- Albert Einstein College of Medicine, NY Presbyterian Hospital, and Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. She completed her MS and PhD through Alliant International University/ California School of Professional Psychology in San Diego and her BA in Psychology from George Washington University. She has served as co-investigator for clinical research trials, including co-morbid asthma/panic symptoms, unexplained physical symptoms, dementia, and received educational grants. She has published peer-reviewed articles and chapters on racial oppression in health, family systems in health care, and community messages on health behaviors. As a health psychologist, she is a speaker on topics like mothering and continuing education in biofeedback.