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). This is achieved by visualising movements using the positive memory store from before the time the nerve damage took place.

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. When the site of nerve damage is reached, neurons fire as the impulses from the brain arrive. 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 in two ways. Firstly it helps us to find appropriate visualisations to work with. An appropriate visualisation is one that triggers the device.

Secondly the IMF device is used to give feedback to the muscles, once a person has overcome their resting potential (the level of electricity in the muscles at rest). This allows the user to FEEL the movement in the muscles as a result of INTENDING the movement. This in turn recruits muscle fibres (types 1 &2) and a gradual re-education process is begun. Occasionally the results are spectacular within days, but generally we see initial improvements clearly benefiting the user within one month.