The cover of this issue shows an example of a straight leg raise exercise for strengthening knee muscles, accompanied by a raw surface electromyographic (EMG) signal (from a J&J I-330-C2+ biofeedback system). Thank you to Pam Neblett for modeling and to Nancy Medlin for photography and image production.

Observant readers will notice the initials BCB, BCN, and/or BCB-PMD behind the names of many of the authors and Biofeedback editorial board members. These initials have been newly adopted by the Biofeedback Certification Institute of America (BCIA) to designate BCIA board certification, replacing the older designation BCIA-C.

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The Biofeedback Certification International Alliance (BCIA) receives tens of thousands of inquiries each year. Due to the many recent policy and product changes this year, this article targets some issues of greatest relevance to our applicants, certificants, and vendors in a question-and-answer format. Additional information about all of these topics is available at http://www.bcia.org.

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This article is the first in a series that summarizes the essential anatomy and physiology of the body systems that are trained in biofeedback and neurofeedback. This article examines the skeletal muscle system, the types of skeletal muscle fibers, motor units, muscle action potentials, the surface electromyographic signal, muscle contraction, sensory-motor integration, and practical recommendations for beginning biofeedback professionals.

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Surface electromyography (SEMG) can be used as a tool to help gain the return/discovery of motor function in those with disabilities. This article presents the case of “Joey,” an 18-month-old toddler. An already challenging case due to age is made even more difficult considering his genetically based multiple impairments. SEMG provided a window of opportunity, previously unavailable, to allow Joey to demonstrate the new motor skills that he was capable of learning.

Advances in Surface Electromyography

Adding Value to Your Biofeedback Certification International Alliance (BCIA) Certification: A Q&A With the BCIA Board

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Practical Anatomy and Physiology: The Skeletal Muscle System

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Uncommon Surface Electromyography

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Surface Electromyography Biofeedback Training to Address Muscle Inhibition as an Adjunct to Postoperative Knee Rehabilitation

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Static Surface Electromyography and Neuromuscular Reeducation

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The Promise and the Limits of Biofeedback-Assisted Rehabilitation Following Stroke

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Future Directions in Surface Electromyography

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REPORT: Report from FABBS Meeting

PRACTICE MANAGEMENT: Establishing a University-Based Biofeedback Clinic for Practice, Education, and Research

SPECIAL ISSUE: The Impact of a Romantic Partner on Patient Experience of Heart Rate Variability Biofeedback

SPECIAL ISSUE: Pain—There Is Hope

ABSTRACTS: Abstracts of Papers Presented at the 54th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Association for Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback