5) Try and do about ten squeezes in
this way.
6) Repeat the whole process three or
four times a day.
7) Over a period of time try to increase
the muscle contractions up to about
ten seconds, but remember to rest in
between each squeeze for longer
periods.
Note: It is important to aim for
quality
contractions,
quantity, so a few good hard
squeezes are better than a series of
weak ones.
Do not worry if you find holding for 3
seconds difficult at first. Just squeeze
for as long as you feel comfortable to do
so. The more exercise you do, the
stronger the muscles will become and
the longer you will be able to squeeze.
8) Using
your
Elise
stimulator in conjunction with Kegel
exercises will give you a better
understanding of how they work and
how to get the greatest benefit from
them.
5. TYPES
INCONTINENCE
There are three types of incontinence:
Stress, Urge, and Mixed.
Stress Incontinence
If you leak urine when you cough,
sneeze, laugh, strain or make sudden
movements, this is called Stress
Incontinence.
It is particularly common in women who
have had a natural childbirth and occurs
when the bladder neck and the other
mechanisms that act to hold urine in the
bladder are not working properly. The
most common cause is a weak pelvic
floor.
Urge Incontinence
Describes an overactive bladder. A
person may experience a strong and
sudden urge to go to the toilet but are
not
not always able to hold on, or must go
so
inconvenient.
Mixed Incontinence
Is a combination of both Stress and
Urge Incontinence.
6. HOW 'EMS' WORKS
pelvic
floor
E.M.S. stands for Electrical Muscle
Stimulation and has successfully been
used in medical rehabilitation and
training in competitive sports. EMS
produces
muscular contraction.
OF
In rehabilitation, EMS is a well-
established method for treatment of a
broad
diagnoses as well as pelvic floor
weakness. Electrical stimulation of an
intact peripheral nervous system may
create motor responses in patients with
impaired or lost ability for voluntary
muscle activity.
EMS is a complement to other physical
therapy
combined with active training such as
Kegel exercises (see section 4.2.).
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frequently
that
it
intensive
and
field
of
musculoskeletal
and
should
becomes
effective
always
be