Stress incontinence

Urinary incontinence is a problem for many people. We can define two main types of urinary incontinence: stress incontinence and urge incontinence. Stress incontinence means that the urine leak is caused by increased abdominal pressure during physical activity. The urethra muscles can’t stop the leak. This problem primarily affects women, usually due to a weakening of the perineal muscles.

Treating stress incontinence

Electrical muscle stimulation can be used to help identify the weakened muscles and to strengthen the perineal muscles. During treatment, a probe is inserted in the vagina or anus. The probe is connected to a stimulator (the Cefar Peristim), which sends out electrical impulses that stimulate the perineal muscles to contract, building up their strength. The stimulation should be as strong as possible without causing pain, and you can help by actively contracting the muscles as you feel them contracting due to the stimulation. Treatment time: 20 minutes, 3–5 times a week. We suggest that this training be combined with your own kegel exercises.

It is important that you have a urotherapist or doctor investigate your problems. Electrical muscle stimulation must be tested out by medically trained professionals.

Note: People with pacemakers must not receive TENS treatment.

Recommended unit for effective treatment of the above condition: Cefar Peristim Pro