How To Insert The Anal Probe - TensCare Alivia Manual Del Usuario

You should consult your healthcare
professional before starting treatment.
Faecal Incontinence
Faecal incontinence can be the result of
weakened or poorly functioning anal
sphincter muscles or damage to the
nerves controlling them. The purpose is
to re-educate the anal sphincter and
other muscles of the pelvic floor to
contract. The treatments
progress towards graduated active
exercises, in order to improve pelvic
floor muscles' strength and endurance
and to regain function.
You may benefit from the Alivia if you
either have no active anal sphincter
contraction, or a weak or poorly
sustained contraction. Use the STRES
or TONE programmes. Intensity should
be as strong as possible without being
painful. When possible, try to contract
the muscles at the same time as the
Alivia.
Post Prostatectomy
Incontinence
Electrical stimulation has been found to
help urinary incontinence in men after
radical prostatectomy in some trials.
Use the same programmes as for
vaginal stimulation. Increase intensity
in STRES, MIXED,
programmes to the highest tolerable.
15.2. HOW TO INSERT THE
ANAL PROBE
1) Before using Alivia you will need to
visit the toilet.
2) Lubricate
decrease the effectiveness of the
Alivia's muscle stimulation.
aim to 3) Choose a comfortable position, such
4) After wires are securely connected,
Urinary
or TONE
5) Anal probes with long electrodes (the
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the metal
surfaces and probe tip with a water-
based lubricant, such as TensCare
Go Gel or water.
Caution: Do not use a silicone-
based lubricant
stimulation contacts as it may
as lying down on your bed on your
side with your knees raised.
Warning: Ensure the Alivia is
switched OFF before inserting
the probe.
insert the probe into the anus whilst
'bearing down' (as in the action of
passing stool) to a comfortable limit
until the base of the flange on the
probe touches the anus. The metal
parts conduct the electrical pulse
and should be in contact with the
main part of the muscle at all times.
The tissues close to the entrance are
more sensitive, so you should avoid
stimulating them. It is recommended
that the probe is inserted past the
sphincter muscles of the anus,
unless directed otherwise by a
healthcare professional.
metal part) that run up and down the
length of the attachment should
always be inserted with the metal
parts facing hip-to-hip. Anal probes
with circular electrodes (the metal
part) should be inserted simply to the
desired depth.
electrode
on the