Functional Areas - Beurer PelviStrong PT 20 Instructions For Use Manual

7. FUNCTIONAL AREAS

The pelvic floor is an approximately palm-sized, flat, elastic panel of muscle between the pubic
bone, coccyx and sitting bones. It supports the internal organs in the abdomen. The pelvic floor
is punctuated by the urethra, vagina and anus. Pregnancy and birth, changes in or low levels
of hormones around or during menopause, heavy physical strain or excess weight can lead to
overstretching or weakening of the pelvic floor. However, like any muscle, the pelvic floor can be
strengthened by training. A strong pelvic floor can also have a positive effect on sexual pleasure.
The Beurer pelvic floor training aids consist of a set of three different weights, which facilitate ac-
tive pelvic floor training based on the biofeedback principle. The biofeedback principle is based
on the fact that the cone slides out of the vagina due to its own weight. The pelvic floor muscles
proactively react to this by spontaneously and independently contracting repeatedly to hold the
weight. These repetitive active contractions build muscle – just like muscle training with dumb-
bells.
Thanks to three different weights, the set facilitates a stepped increase in active training inten-
sity. When the muscles can hold one cone without any problems, the training weight should be
increased. This means that a significant increase in muscle strength can be achieved, moving
from the lightest to the heaviest weight. Proactive training with the pelvic floor training aids is
advisable for women of all ages. It can be used during pregnancy and after birth for awareness,
strengthening and regeneration of the pelvic floor. In addition, the pelvic floor training aid can help
maintain pelvic floor muscles, especially during peri-menopause and menopause.
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