Urinary incontinence is a common problem among all ages of women, but in particular, middle-aged and older women. 60% of women between the ages of 45 and 55 experience frequent episodes of UI. Also known as bladder control loss, urinary incontinence can occur in a number of ways. These include leaking urine while sneezing or coughing, inability to completely empty bladder, intense need to urinate often and inability to get to the toilet in time.
Urinary incontinence is a symptom that is caused by a variety of things, including childbirth, pregnancy, aging, hysterectomy, menopause, and neurological disorders.
Fortunately, there are many treatment interventions and methods that are available to women, but these have side effects, recovery times etc. One noninvasive approach is Emsella treatment. Its goal is to treat and strengthen the pelvic floor to help improve the quality of life. You may be wondering, what is Emsella?
Procedure Details
During the procedure, the client sits in a special chair that uses electromagnetic technology. This electromagnetic energy is of high intensity, and it is focused on the pelvic floor. This treatment helps to stimulate the muscles, which leads to strength. The therapy also helps to restore the biofeedback loop for control.
Many women are told that to strengthen the area, they should do Kegel exercises. While this is good advice, and Kegels can help strengthen the pelvic floor, it is challenging to do a lot of them correctly and regularly. The Emsella treatment delivers thousands of contractions to the muscles in the area, and a single session is equal to performing over 11,000 Kegel exercises.
During a session, the client sits in the chair, fully clothed, and can read or watch a favorite show. After 30 minutes, the session is complete. During the procedure, the only sensation women normally have is modest tingling and slight muscle contractions. Afterward, there is no recovery time, and normal activities can be resumed right away.
Length of a Treatment Plan
Just like you cannot build long-term muscle tone after one weight-lifting session, the desired outcome from Emsella takes more than one session. For the best results, treatment consists of a series of sessions. After a consultation, the medical provider will recommend a customized treatment plan. The most common plan consists of six 30-minute sessions.
It is preferred to do two treatments weekly, but another way is one time weekly for 6 weeks for those that have time restraints. Women notice an improvement after the first session, and it continues to improve over the course of treatment.
Candidates for Emsella Treatment
Unlike other treatment options, Emsella is appropriate for women of all ages. Whether a woman has recently given birth, , is getting older, or is dealing with hormonal issues that are aggravating incontinence, Emsella is a good choice. The only patients that are not good candidates for Emsella, are those with metal devices such as hip replacement or copper IUD or pacemaker devices.
Benefits of Emsella Treatment
There are numerous benefits for women who are looking for an alternative treatment for UI. One of the most significant benefits is that no surgery or medication is necessary, which results in little to no side effects. Other advantages include:
- Up to 95% significant improvement after completion of the program
- Strengthen the entire pelvic floor muscles
- Improved sexual performance
- Reduced urinary incontinence
- Reduced fecal incontinence
Make an Appointment
Women who have experienced incontinence know that it is very uncomfortable, and even embarrassing at times. Emsella treatment is a noninvasive way to treat this problem and achieve long-lasting results.
Dr. Vanderloos can help women with urinary incontinence and other issues of the pelvic floor. Contact the office and make an appointment to begin the journey back to a high-quality life.
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