What is Intramuscular Stimulation (IMS)?
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Intramuscular stimulation (IMS) is an effective treatment for chronic pain of neuropathic origin. The technique is also used for finding and diagnosing muscle shortening in deep muscles.
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How do members experience Intramuscular Stimulation (IMS)?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Improve flexibility/strength | 3 | 3 | |
| Stiffness/spasticity | 2 | 3 | |
| Patellofemoral pain syndrome | 1 | 2 | |
| Progressive muscular atrophy | 1 | 1 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Fatigue | 1 | |
| Muscle soreness | 1 | |
| Muscle tension | 1 | |
| Stress | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 1 | |
| Moderate | 0 | |
| Mild | 1 | |
| None | 4 |
Member evaluations
Dawn Angel
evaluated on Mar 01, 2011
- Perceived effectiveness for stiffness/spasticity: Major
- Side effects: None
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