Chirokind & Rehabilitation Clinic focuses on maintaining health for people of all ages, helping patients pain and prevent disease.
Interactive Neuromuscular Stimulation (INS) is a therapy technique that combines electrical stimulation with real-time interaction and feedback to improve muscle function, motor control, and neuromuscular re-education. Unlike traditional neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES), which passively delivers stimulation to a muscle, INS involves the active participation of the patient and often includes biofeedback or sensor-based input.
After injury or surgery (e.g., ACL repair, stroke), muscles can become inactive or weak. INS helps retrain muscles to contract properly.
In neurological conditions like stroke, MS, or cerebral palsy, INS helps promote neuroplasticity by encouraging correct movement patterns with feedback and stimulation.
INS targets specific muscles during functional movements (like walking or squatting) to enhance strength and coordination.
INS is often combined with exercises like sit-to-stand, gait training, or step-ups, providing stimulation during the movement to reinforce correct form.
It can help activate postural muscles and improve core stability during therapy tasks.
Though not its primary use, some systems include modes to reduce muscle spasms or pain.