Neubie Therapy
in Missoula, Montana
At Electric Rehab & Fitness, we use the Neubie, an advanced neuromuscular electrical stimulation device, to help patients reduce pain, improve muscle activation, restore movement, and rebuild strength.
Unlike traditional electrical stimulation treatments, the Neubie allows us to combine targeted stimulation with active movement and rehabilitation exercises. This gives us another way to address muscle weakness, movement limitations, and protective guarding following injury.
Dr. Clint Cordial brings more than a decade of professional sports medicine experience to Neubie therapy in Missoula, combining advanced technology with individualized rehabilitation and performance training.
Whether you're recovering from surgery, managing chronic pain, or looking to improve athletic performance, our goal is to help you move better, recover stronger, and return to the activities you enjoy.
What Is the Neubie?
A Different Approach to Neuromuscular Rehabilitation
The Neubie (Neuro-Bio-Electric Stimulator) is an FDA-cleared electrical stimulation device developed by NeuFit that uses pulsed direct current to stimulate nerves and muscles.
Traditional TENS devices are commonly used for temporary pain relief. The Neubie allows us to incorporate electrical stimulation into muscle activation, strengthening, and active rehabilitation.
One of its distinguishing features is Neubie Mapping, a process we use to identify areas of increased sensitivity and evaluate how different muscles and tissues respond to electrical stimulation.
This information helps us develop a more targeted treatment strategy.
Neubie Mapping: Identifying Areas That Need Attention
Understanding Your Body's Response to Electrical Stimulation
Our Neubie treatments typically begin with a mapping session.
Using a handheld electrode with a moistened sponge, we systematically move across different areas of the body while applying controlled electrical stimulation.
The sensation is similar to a traditional TENS unit, producing a buzzing or tingling feeling.
During mapping, we look for areas of increased sensitivity or different muscular responses, commonly called hotspots.
These findings help us identify regions that may benefit from further assessment and targeted rehabilitation.
Mapping can involve the back, neck, shoulders, abdomen, hips, arms, and legs, depending on your symptoms and goals.
Rather than simply treating where you hurt, we use mapping alongside our physical examination to better understand how your body responds and where to focus treatment.
Retraining Muscle Activation and Movement
Targeted Stimulation. Active Movement. Improved Function.
Following Neubie Mapping, we place electrodes over specific muscles or regions we want to address and combine electrical stimulation with controlled movements and rehabilitation exercises.
Following injury or surgery, pain and inflammation can alter muscle activation and contribute to protective guarding, weakness, and restricted movement.
By combining electrical stimulation with movement, we aim to improve muscular activation, coordination, strength, and movement tolerance.
This approach incorporates principles of sensorimotor integration, motor learning, and neuroplasticity, the nervous system's ability to adapt through repeated training and experiences.
We often describe this process as helping to retrain or rewire the way your body moves.
Our focus is on restoring comfortable, controlled movement rather than simply producing muscle contractions.
What Conditions Can Neubie Therapy Help With?
Neubie therapy may be incorporated into rehabilitation programs for:
- ACL and knee injuriesSupporting quadriceps activation, strengthening, and postoperative recovery.
- Low back and neck painAddressing muscular dysfunction, protective guarding, and movement limitations.
- Shoulder and rotator cuff injuriesSupporting muscle activation, stability, and progressive strengthening.
- Hip and gluteal dysfunctionImproving targeted muscle activation and functional control.
- Sports injuriesSupporting rehabilitation following strains, sprains, and overuse conditions.
- Post-surgical rehabilitationAddressing muscle weakness and reduced activation following orthopedic procedures.
- Chronic muscular painCombining stimulation with movement-based rehabilitation to improve comfort and function.
Every patient receives an individualized evaluation to determine whether Neubie therapy is appropriate.
Neubie Therapy for Active Recovery and Athletic Performance
Recover. Strengthen. Perform.
In addition to injury rehabilitation, we use the Neubie as an active recovery and performance training tool.
Adjustable stimulation frequencies and pulse patterns allow us to create controlled muscular contractions at different intensities.
These settings can be incorporated into lower-intensity recovery sessions or combined with strengthening and functional movement exercises.
At Electric Rehab & Fitness, we may integrate Neubie therapy with blood flow restriction training, movement analysis, speed training, and sport-specific rehabilitation.
Our goal is to help athletes and active individuals improve muscle activation, build strength, and develop the movement control needed for their activities.
“Being a professional athlete and coming back from a complex knee procedure the NEUBIE helped gain muscle and range of motion in a very short period of time.”
“The NEUBIE system is such an innovative approach to physical therapy. Some of the most outstanding care my family has ever received.”
Why Choose Electric Rehab & Fitness for Neubie Therapy?
Professional Sports Medicine Experience. Personalized Rehabilitation.
Dr. Clint Cordial, DC, MS, DACBSP, spent more than a decade traveling internationally with professional athletes, providing sports medicine, injury rehabilitation, and performance care.
He brings that experience to every patient at Electric Rehab & Fitness in Missoula.
Our approach combines Neubie technology with sports chiropractic, manual therapy, dry needling, therapeutic exercise, and functional movement training.
We evaluate how your joints, muscles, and nervous system contribute to movement, then develop an individualized treatment plan based on your condition and goals.
The difference isn't simply the technology. It's knowing how and when to use it as part of a comprehensive rehabilitation program.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Neubie therapy feel like?
Most patients experience a buzzing or tingling sensation similar to a TENS unit. Some areas may feel more sensitive during mapping. We adjust stimulation intensity based on your comfort and treatment goals.
What is Neubie Mapping?
Neubie Mapping involves applying controlled electrical stimulation across different areas of the body to identify regions of increased sensitivity and different muscular responses. We use this information alongside our physical examination to guide treatment.
Can the Neubie help with muscle weakness after surgery?
Neuromuscular electrical stimulation can help facilitate muscle contractions following certain injuries and surgeries. We may incorporate the Neubie into progressive rehabilitation to support muscle activation and strengthening.
Can Neubie therapy help with chronic pain?
Electrical stimulation may help manage certain types of musculoskeletal pain and support participation in rehabilitation. We combine it with individualized movement and strengthening exercises when appropriate.
How many Neubie treatments will I need?
Treatment depends on your condition and response to care. We typically begin with an evaluation and mapping session, followed by targeted rehabilitation sessions based on your needs.
Is Neubie therapy safe?
The Neubie is an FDA-cleared electrical stimulation device. Certain medical conditions and implanted electronic devices may make electrical stimulation inappropriate. We review your medical history before treatment.
Experience Neubie Therapy at Electric Rehab & Fitness
Restore Muscle Activation. Retrain Movement. Rebuild Strength.
If you're recovering from an injury, dealing with persistent pain, or looking to improve muscular function and athletic performance, Neubie therapy may be a valuable addition to your rehabilitation.
At Electric Rehab & Fitness, we combine advanced technology with individualized care to help you move better and return to the activities you enjoy.
Schedule Your Evaluation(406) 544-6842
Electric Rehab & Fitness
701 W Spruce St, Missoula, MT 59802
(406) 544-6842
Sports Chiropractic | Neubie Therapy | Sports Rehabilitation | Athletic Performance
