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8. CONTINENCE PROGRAMS
The "Elise" has four preset programs. One for each type of
incontinence and a fourth for toning of the pelvic floor muscles.
STRESS INCONTINENCE:
Shown on the screen as: "STRES"
The stimulation causes the muscles to contract and work
thereby building their strength.
Successful treatment requires stimulation once a day for one to
three months.
Improvement starts becoming apparent
about four weeks. It helps to keep a record of leakage problems
so that you have an objective measure of your progress.
The sensation is like a strong drawing in of the muscles of the
vagina, pulling up of the pelvic floor. Your natural reaction will
be to pull your muscles in and up, thereby
strengthening them.
Note: For STRESS program the muscle MUST contract in order
to give a benefit. Increase the strength as high as is comfortable
and then take it down one step.
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The
STRESS
incontinence
program strengthens the muscles
of the pelvic floor
using gentle
stimulation.
Once
muscular
strength has been improved these
muscles are better able to resist
urinary
leakage
caused
by
external pressure being applied to
the bladder such as with a cough,
sneeze or physical exertion.
after
exercising and
URGE INCONTINENCE:
Shown on the screen as: "URGE"
The URGE incontinence program
reduces
contractions
(detrusor) muscle. This prevents
the unwanted and unexpected
emptying of the bladder.
This program
soothe
rather than exercise your pelvic
floor. It uses a gentler, low
frequency setting which promotes
release of endorphins.
Successful treatment will require stimulation
improvements can be seen in as little as two weeks. Once the full
strength of the muscles has returned it is recommended to
continue using your pelvic floor exerciser once per month on an "as
and when required basis".
The sensation is of a longer and softer pulling in of the pelvic floor
than in the Stress program.
Note: There is no need to have a contraction. The strength should
be comfortable, but always remain noticeable. You may need to
increase it over the course of the treatment.
the
involuntary
of
the
bladder
is designed to
your
bladder
muscles
once a day and
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