Pelvic Floor Therapy

The goal of pelvic floor muscle repair is to reconstruct and strengthen the supporting tissues and muscles to improve pelvic organ support and function. Both surgical and non-surgical options may be considered depending on the severity of the condition.

Non-surgical treatments for pelvic floor muscle repair

1. Kegel exercises: These exercises strengthen the pelvic floor muscles by contracting and relaxing them. They can be done independently or with the guidance of a pelvic floor physical therapist.
2. Biofeedback: This technique uses sensors to monitor muscle activity, providing visual or auditory feedback to help patients perform Kegel exercises more effectively.
3. Pelvic floor rehabilitation: Customized physical therapy plans that include exercises, techniques, and tools to improve pelvic floor muscle function.
4. Behavioral modification: Changing daily habits and routines that may affect bladder and bowel function.
5. Vaginal pessaries: Devices inserted into the vagina to support prolapsed organs and relieve symptoms of pelvic organ prolapse.
6. Electrical stimulation: Mild electrical pulses are used to stimulate and strengthen pelvic floor muscles.
7. Bladder training: Techniques to increase the time between feeling the urge to urinate and actually passing urine, helping to improve bladder control.
8. Lifestyle changes: Including weight loss, dietary modifications, and fluid management.
9. Medications: Various drugs may be prescribed to treat specific symptoms associated with pelvic floor disorders.
10. Vaginal cones: Small weights inserted into the vagina to help strengthen pelvic floor muscles through resistance training.
11. EMS Chair: Emsella(Electrical Muscle Stimulation) Chair is a non-invasive device used for pelvic floor muscle strengthening and rehabilitation.

These non-surgical treatments are often used in combination and may be recommended before considering surgical options. The specific treatment plan will depend on the individual’s condition and symptoms.

As a professional beauty machine manufacturer, we here mainly discuss the EMS chair here.

1. Purpose: It’s designed to treat urinary incontinence and improve pelvic floor muscle strength in both women and men.
2. Technology: The chair uses High-Intensity Focused Electromagnetic (HIFEM) technology to stimulate pelvic floor muscles.
3. How it works:
   • The patient sits fully clothed on the chair
   • The electromagnetic field penetrates the pelvic floor and surrounding tissues
   • This causes thousands of supramaximal muscle contractions per session
   • These contractions help strengthen and re-educate the pelvic floor muscles
4. Treatment protocol:
   • Typically involves 6 sessions, each lasting about 28 minutes
   • Usually scheduled twice a week for 3 weeks
5. Benefits:
   • Non-invasive (no probes or electrodes required)
   • No downtime after treatment
   • Can be effective for stress, urge, and mixed urinary incontinence
6. Effectiveness: Some studies have shown improvements in urinary incontinence symptoms and quality of life after Emsella treatments.
7. Considerations:
   • Not suitable for everyone (e.g., people with metal implants, pacemakers, etc.)
   • Should be used under the guidance of a healthcare professional
   • Often used as part of a comprehensive pelvic floor rehabilitation program

How effective are EMS chairs compared to traditional pelvic floor therapy methods

Traditional pelvic floor therapy methods typically include:

1. Kegel exercises: Strengthening exercises that involve contracting and relaxing pelvic floor muscles.
2. Biofeedback: Uses sensors to monitor muscle activity and provide visual or auditory feedback.
3. Manual therapy: Hands-on techniques performed by a physical therapist.
4. Behavioral modification: Lifestyle changes and retraining of habits.
5. Electrical stimulation: Uses mild electrical current to stimulate muscles.

While EMS chairs are not explicitly mentioned, electrical stimulation is a technique used in traditional pelvic floor therapy. The advantages of traditional methods include:

1. Personalized treatment: Therapists can tailor exercises and techniques to individual needs.
2. Comprehensive approach: Combines multiple techniques like exercises, biofeedback, and manual therapy.
3. Education: Patients learn about their condition and how to manage it long-term.
4. Proven effectiveness: These methods have been extensively studied and shown to be effective for many pelvic floor disorders.