Netflix Series Promotes Neurofeedback
While neurofeedback is known for helping with brain dysfunction it can also be used to optimize brain performance. NFL Pro Bowl quarterback Kirk Cousins does a start turn in last summer’s Netlfix original series “Quarterback,” in which he reveals his secrets to honing his craft; among them: daily neurofeedback.
Quarterbacks are expected to memorize detailed playbooks. To Cousins, the plays must become so ingrained that they feel instinctual. “Neurofeedback, a form of brain training, enables Cousins to enhance his focus, self-control over mood, and reaction time. This technique proves invaluable for quarterbacks who encounter high-stress situations demanding quick decision-making and unwavering precision on the field.”[1]
Neurofeedback helps improve mental sharpness by training selected parts of the brain via visual and/or auditory cues. Practitioners know which hyper-specific parts of the brain can benefit from improvement by comparing a brain to that of a very large sample of healthy brains with no mental defects. Neurofeedback is painless, and measurable results can often be seen within a few sessions. Neurofeedback can be administered at home or in an office.
Brain training via neurofeedback is beneficial for people with a wide variety of people who aim to improve academic or athletic performance. For high-performance athletes like NFL quarterbacks, top-tier mental agility can be the difference between a Superbowl ring and going home empty-handed.
[1] https://choosemuse.com/blogs/news/neurofeedback-in-sports-unleashing-peak-performance-with-brain-training