How IMF Therapy Works

The sole aim of IMF Therapy is to activate the plasticity of the Central Nervous System (the ability of the CNS to re-organise itself).

We know that nerves regenerate with the aid of visualisation (E. Kendal, M. Jeannerod). Visualising a movement sends micro impulses (millionths of a volt) from the brain to the target muscles. With repetitive training, the nerves find a way for the impulses to reach the target muscles in ever increasing amounts (axon sprouting, structural plasticity). It is not unusual to find a doubling of impulse levels within the first 4 weeks.

The IMF device is used to give feedback to the muscles. This allows the user to FEEL the movement in the muscles as a result of INTENDING the movement. A re-education process is begun. Occasionally the results are spectacular within hours, but generally we see initial improvements clearly benefiting the user within one week.

Clinical Overview of IMF (4.5Mb)
Clinical Evidence from Heinrich Mann Clinic, Germany