FAQs

Through the use of magnetic waves, transmission-free signals are transported into the muscles. Magnetic waves can pass through the body without resistance. This makes it possible for patients to stay fully dressed without changing clothes for training. The patient takes a seat in the comfortable and individually adjustable training chair and allows the technology to do its work. During treatment, the muscles in the pelvic floor will rhythmically contract and relax without the patient being required to do anything at all. The treatment is so simple that there is literally nothing that a patient could do wrong. During treatment, patients may also read, use the phone or do similar things.

The most important advantages are that the PelviPower training does not require any effort from the patient and that it has a stronger effect than classic pelvic floor exercises or than is possible through independent training of the pelvic floor. What’s more, the training produces noticeable results in a much shorter time. It also strengthens all of the muscles in the core of the body, which can result in a marked improvement in muscular coordination in this area of the body.

Most users tend to notice the benefits of PelviPower training fairly quickly. The rate of improvement is different for every patient, although most patients report an improvement after around the 5th session, some earlier and some later. Overall, the first few treatment sessions tend to produce improvements quickly, while the subsequent sessions continue to strengthen and tone the muscles with each passing session.

Very few patients do not respond to PelviPower training. But even a 20-session training series may fail to produce the anticipated results in extremely rare cases. Practical experience has shown for instance that patients who have undergone surgery to raise the urethra and the sphincter mechanism or a radical hysterectomy may be significantly less likely to benefit from therapy. The same applies to patients who have suffered damage to the relevant muscle nerves; in this case the therapy would not have the desired effect and would not be advised because of the poor to absent prospects for success. However, every patient will be seen by their therapist over the course of the treatments to discuss the results so far. If training has not been successful, an advisable option would be to change the settings used. The settings are then optimised in consultation with the therapist; the patient will also be monitored over a suitable period.

There is no single answer to this question. Firstly, the persistence of the effects of PelviPower training depends on the ‘condition’ in which the patient is discharged, and secondly on whether the patient is able to take up independent training themselves or physical exercise. The results will last much longer if the patient is able to do so after therapy. The aim is always to achieve this goal, as the patient may then no longer need any additional PelviPower therapy, even at an advanced age. If the patient is unable to train or exercise independently in any reliable form, experience has shown that they will benefit from repeating the training 6 to12 months after the initial therapy, at least every now and then, even just once a month.

To date, there is no evidence that performing additional pelvic floor exercises speeds up treatment success. However, patients should start exercising their pelvic floor muscles themselves as early as possible. The PelviPower therapy enables patients to feel their pelvic floors earlier and more distinctly than with standard exercises. One benefit is that the patient quite quickly and purposefully develops improved body awareness of their pelvic floor muscles and can therefore train independently to stabilise the success of the treatment over time.

Yes, PelviPower is used to treat postoperative urinary incontinence and other conditions during rehabilitation after a prostatectomy. This takes time. The chances of success can be significantly improved if you start treatment soon after surgery. PelviPower therapy is not recommended for patients suffering from an enlarged prostate and the associated hypersensitivity.

Yes. In principle, PelviPower training is also suitable for use as a preventative measure. This is because PelviPower therapy is capable of significantly strengthening the pelvic floor muscles in a very short period of time, depending on the initial state. Furthermore, training on the PelviPower can also contribute to toning and tightening the buttocks.

Patients tend to report that they tolerate therapy well to very well. The therapy is not strenuous in any way, but still stimulates blood circulation. Patients tend to experience the increase in blood flow to tissues that is induced during and after a training session on the PelviPower as pleasant and persistent.

In principle, emptying the bladder prior to treatment is recommended, but not necessary. Due to the muscle stimulation provided during treatment, it is very rare for patients to feel a sudden urge to urinate. However, if a patient ever does need to visit a toilet, it is no problem to pause the PelviPower treatment then continues from the same point when the patient returns from the toilet.

In the early stages in particular, regular training is important for building muscle. It is essentially the same as when you start working out in a gym or, when you start physiotherapy. Only by regular exercising can a forced muscle build-up be achieved. If an appointment cannot be kept, a session should ideally be arranged for the following day. If a missed appointment cannot be integrated within the further training plan, it can be added on at the end.

Yes, there are health restrictions that are defined as absolute contraindications. PelviPower training must not be used during pregnancy, on people wearing electronic or metallic implants in the area between the knee and neck, e.g. insulin pump, pacemaker, defibrillator, hormone-releasing IU, hip joints made of metallic alloys, on patients with metallic screws, nails etc. in the area from 10 cm of the thigh above the knee up to the lower abdomen, or on patients with epilepsy or severe cardiac arrhythmias. In the case of surgery or radiation, the therapy may only be carried out 4 weeks after the treatment. Treatment may also cause discomfort in cases of fever, acute urogenital system infections and painful haemorrhoids. Sensitivity to treatment may also be greater than normal during menstruation, at least temporarily. In these cases, please always ask the therapist for advice on treatment. These restrictions do not apply to the PelviPower biofeedback trainer.

There are no age restrictions. Quite the contrary. The training method is offered by a lot of facilities for older people in particular, because of the higher incidence of urinary incontinence. So it is not rare to encounter patients aged 85 and older who are successfully using PelviPower training. As age increases, people tend to become less and less agile and may even lose mobility. In these cases especially, PelviPower training provides an efficient option and has the potential to help people regain some quality of life.

No, you’re not alone and so much can be done. As many as 2 in 3 people do not report incontinence issues to their health care provider. So while it’s common, it’s certainly not ‘normal’. Everyone deserves a pelvic floor they can rely on. And we can help you achieve this.

Not always. Once you’ve had incontinence surgery, the risk of needing further surgery is 29%. And sometimes, other surgery can lead to pelvic floor problems. For example, hysterectomy results in a 40% increased risk of incontinence and this risk increases with age (the risk is more than 60% in woman who are 60 or older). If you’ve had gynaecological surgery it’s even more important that you are recruiting your pelvic floor in the right way and keeping these muscles in optimal condition (your pelvic floor muscles protect the ligaments and tissues that your surgeon has repaired).

No. The average person suffering with incontinence issues spends $1,900 each year on incontinence protective products alone, without factoring in other expenses and the loss of freedom and lifestyle. It’s considerably cheaper to treat and resolve the issue, not to mention being able to lead a much more active, enjoyable lifestyle.