FAQs Oxford

Q1. What is EMS for incontinence?

Electromagnetic Muscle Stimulation (EMS) is a non-invasive, non-surgical treatment which uses electromagnets to stimulate the muscles of the pelvic floor. This will assist with your bladder and bowel control and may help you eliminate or lessen symptoms of urinary or faecal incontinence.

Q2. How does EMS treatment work?

EMS sends electromagnetic pulses through the pelvic floor muscles causing them to contract and relax. Now, these strong muscle contractions are stronger than what your body can do with regular exercises, and can help build power and control in the muscles around your bladder and bowels.

Q3. Is it in the treatment range of Emsella?

Yes, yes, EMS is a competitor to the Emsella chair. Both treatments are based on electromagnetic technology in order to induce the pelvic floor musculature. But EMS treatment offers a new, technology and therapy solution to treat that same non-invasive, pain free cure for incontinence.

Q4. Who is the right candidate for EMS therapy?

EMS sessions can be applied in men and women with urodinary (1, 2) or fecal stress incontinence related to pelvic muscle weakness. These are people living with incontinence caused by aging, pregnancy, surgery and other reasons. Particularly ideal for those wanting non-surgical, medication-free treatment.

Q5. How many times do I have to have EMS treatment?

That could be as few as 6 sessions up to around 12 – and the severity of your incontinence decides this. Clients typically have six to 10 half-hour sessions. Your visit will include the expertise of our professionals, who will create an individualized treatment plan for you.

Q6. Is EMS treatment painful?

No, it is non-invasive EMS treatment. When most clients feel this they say, “It feels like little muscles contracting — it’s like I’m doing kegals, but DEEP.” You can be seated for the procedure (comfortably), and even recline or read while you receive the treatment.

Q7. Do I need any down time after an EMS treatment?

Rest following EMS is not required. After that, you’re free to resume your typical routine each time, making it ideal for busy bees who need to work right out of the gate. We are also proud to provide a take home treatment where you can fit in treatments at your convenience.

Q8. How long does EMS treatment last?

How long your results last depends, but includes things like how bad your incontinence is and how well you keep up the strength of your pelvic floor after treatment. The results are usually fairly permanent, but there are some of our clients who do have a maintenance treatment every few years to maintain the best possible appearance.

Q9. Is EMS treatment for men or women?

This treatment is for both men and women. EMS achieves this by sending electromagnetic pulses to the pelvic floor muscles, stimulating them to contract and subsequently relax. These deep contractions are stronger than those achieved with regular exercise, and they can help strengthen and regain control over the muscles that support the bladder and bowel.

Q10. How does Emsella compare to other EMS treatments?

It's a resounding YES from us Absolutely EMS is an alternative to the Emsella chair. Both treatments use electromagnetic energy to treat the pelvic floor muscles but with EMS the technology involved is different, and so too is the treatment pathway - offering an entirely non-invasive, pain-free solution to incontinence.

Q11. How do I know if EMS therapy is right therapy for me?

If you have incontinence and want to avoid surgery for either the problem or electric muscle stimulation treatment, find a doctor who’ll do pelvic floor physical therapy with an emphasis on making sure you’re working the right muscles. We would suggest booking at appointment to see one of our advisors here at Incontinence Direct so you can get the advice that best suits your needs.

Q12. What is the difference between EMS and Emsella?

Both treatments use electromagnetic energy to reach pelvic floor muscles. Although non-intrerasive, however, our EM S version attempts to provide a more individualized therapy. “Both are a fine treatment for incontinence, but our EMS can offer more personalized treatment by client,” Jaloza says.

Q13. Should I use EMS therapy in combination with other incontinence treatments?

EMS treatment is autotreatment, which can effectively improve the strength of pelvic floor muscles and can be combined with certain modifications in lifestyle such as pelvic floor exercise or diet modification for better effect. And always remember to speak with your doctor or specialist before combining treatments.

Q14. How long will it be before I see results?

EMS does represent an independent treatment, which effectively stimulates the pelvic floor muscles; nevertheless it can be also associated with other behavioural therapies such as pelvic floor muscle exercises and life-style modifications in order to obtain a synergic effect on program’s results. Do not mix treatments unless your doctor or specialist has decided it is safe.

Q15. What are the side effects of Emsella (alternative EMS)?

Emsella as an alternative to EMS There are few possible side effects of Emsella, and it is generally considered safe. Some of the recipients experience mild sore muscles after the treatments, just like working out would cause, but it happens to go away quite rapidly.

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