We’re Doing Something About Fibromyalgia Pain

FM-TIPS is a clinical trial focusing on real-world healthcare solutions for people with fibromyalgia. We want to know if use of TENS reduces pain and improves mobility for individuals with fibromyalgia.

September 2024 Update:

We are no longer accepting new patients for FM-TIPS. Please contact the study team with any questions.

What Did Patients Do in the Study?

  • Went to physical therapy at one of our participating clinics

  • Completed 5-6 surveys from home over 6 months

  • Received 2 TENS units free of charge

  • Payment for your time and effort

Who Participated?

  • People who have been diagnosed with fibromyalgia

  • People who came to physical therapy for chronic pain

  • People who were able to wear a TENS unit

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What is Fibromyalgia?
What is Fibromyalgia?

Fibromyalgia (FM) is a condition with chronic widespread pain, fatigue, sleep problems and difficulty with movement. Fibromyalgia is different for everyone.

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Why Physical Therapy?
Why Physical Therapy?

Physical therapists are movement experts who help you to manage your pain, maximize your mobility, and improve your physical function and fitness. Physical therapy is recommended to help manage fibromyalgia and chronic pain.

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What is TENS?
What is TENS?

Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) therapy can be used at home or in physical therapy settings to decrease pain. Electrodes attached to the skin deliver electrical impulses to nearby nerve pathways. TENS releases chemicals in your body that stop or reduce pain signals.

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FM-TIPS Clinic Locations

FM-TIPS is working with five healthcare systems and 25 physical therapy clinics across Iowa, Illinois, Wisconsin, South Dakota, North Dakota and Michigan. These physical therapists are clinicians who have expertise in working with people with Fibromyalgia, chronic pain, as well as TENS.

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  • Chicago

    UI Health

    711 W. Maxwell St., Chicago, IL

    1801 W. Taylor St. Suite 2C, Chicago, IL

    Peoria

    Rock Valley Physical Therapy

    9901 North Knoxville Ave. Suite D, Peoria, IL

    Silvis

    Rock Valley Physical Therapy

    902 Illini Dr., Silvis, IL

  • Cedar Rapids

    Kepros Physical Therapy & Performance

    218 4th Ave. SW, Cedar Rapids, IA

    Clinton

    Rock Valley Physical Therapy

    931 13th Ave. N, Clinton, IA

    Marion

    Kepros Physical Therapy & Performance

    905 29th Ave. #140, Marion, IA

    Muscatine

    Rock Valley Physical Therapy

    2109 Cedarwood Dr., Ste 100, Muscatine, IA

    Waterloo

    Rock Valley Physical Therapy

    3560 Kimball Ave., Waterloo

  • Menominee

    Advanced Physical Therapy and Wellness

    3841 10th St. Ste. A, Menominee, MI

    Montague

    Big Stone Therapies

    9219 Water St., Montague, MI

  • Baxter

    Big Stone Therapies

    15620 Edgewood Dr. N Suite 240, Baxter, MN

    Marshall

    Big Stone Therapies

    1521 Carlson St. Suite 200, Marshall, MN

    Morris

    Big Stone Therapies

    1100 Court Dr., Morris, MN

    Ortonville

    Big Stone Therapies

    450 Eastvold Ave., Ortonville, MN

  • Fargo

    Big Stone Therapies

    PT/OT Partners-Center for Pain Medicine 2401 41st St., Fargo, ND

  • Watertown

    Big Stone Therapies

    8 5th St. SE, Watertown, SD

  • Appleton - North

    Advanced Physical Therapy & Performance

    2105 E. Enterprise Ave. Suite 113, Appleton, WI

    Appleton - West

    Advanced Physical Therapy & Performance

    1640 N. Casaloma Dr., Appleton, WI

    Fond du Lac

    Advanced Physical Therapy & Performance

    355 N Peters Ave., Fond du Lac, WI

    Iola

    Advanced Physical Therapy Associates

    115 N. Main St., Iola, WI

    Marinette

    Advanced Wellness & Physical Therapy

    1931 Marinette Ave., Marinette, WI

    Ripon

    Advanced Physical Therapy & Performance

    401 Eureka St., Ripon, WI

    Sheboygan

    Advanced Physical Therapy & Performance

    2124 Kohler Memorial Dr. 110A, Sheboygan, WI

    Stevens Point

    Advanced Physical Therapy Associates

    641 N. Division, Stevens Point, WI