Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) London

Q1. What is EMS for incontinence?

Electromagnetic Muscle Strengthening (EMS) is a non-invasive, non-surgical treatment that utilizes electromagnetic pulses to induce the pelvic floor muscles. This will help with your bladder and bowel control, and may help you reduce or remove symptoms of urinary and faecal incontinence.

Q2. How does EMS treatment work?

EMS works by passing electromagnetic pulses through the pelvic floor muscles, making them contract and relax. These powerful muscle contractions are stronger than can be achieved through regular exercises, and can help restore power and control in the muscles around your bladder and bowels.

Q3. Is it like Emsella in terms of the treatment?

Yes, yes, EMS is an option to the Emsella chair. Both treatments rely on electromagnetic technology to stimulate the pelvic floor muscles. Yet EMS treatment provides a novel technology and therapy approach to deliver that very same non-invasive, pain free cure to incontinence.

Q4. What makes a good candidate for EMS therapy?

EMS therapy is appropriate for both men and women suffering from urinary or fecal stress incontinence on the basis of pelvic floor muscle weakness. These are people that suffer from incontinence that’s caused by aging, pregnancy, surgery, and other causes. Especially perfect for anyone seeking a non-surgical, drug-free treatment option.

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

This can be as few as 6 sessions, or as many as 12 – depending on the severity of your incontinence. Usually, clients receive 6–10 sessions of 30 minutes each. Your consultation will involve our experts developing a customized treatment plan based on your personal needs.

Q6. Is EMS treatment painful?

No, it is 100% pain free, EMS treatment. When most clients experience this, they explain it feels like little muscles contracting – like when you do kegals, but much deeper. You’ll be able to sit during the procedure (comfortably) or even relax or read as the treatment is administered.

Q7. Do I require any downtime after an EMS therapy?

No resting time after EMS is necessary. You can go back to your normal activities after each time, which is perfect for those who have busy schedules and need to work straightaway. We also proud to offer home treatment so you can schedule in treatment to suit you.

Q8. How long does EMS therapy last?

How long your results last varies, but factors include how severe your incontinence is and how well you continue to maintain your pelvic floor strength after treatment. The effects are generally sustained, but some of our clients opt for periodic maintenance treatments in order to keep results at their best.

Q9. Is EMS treatment for men or women?

This treatment is suitable for men and women. EMS does this by delivering electromagnetic pulses to the pelvic floor muscles, which forces the muscles to contract and then relax. These deep contractions are more powerful than can be done with traditional exercise, and can help rebuild strength and control in the muscles that support the bladder and bowel.

Q10. How does Emsella as an alternative EMS treatment work?

Absolutely, EMS is a substitute for the Emsella chair. Both treatments harness electromagnetic energy to address the pelvic floor muscles, however, when it comes to EMS treatment, the technology itself is unique, as is the treatment path EMS offers a completely non-invasive solution to incontinence that is pain-free.

Q11. How can I tell if EMS treatment is the right treatment for me?

If you have incontinence and don’t want to go under the knife for a fix, electric muscle stimulation treatment could be for you. We would advise booking a consultation with one of our specialists here at Incontinence Direct for an assessment to receive tailored advice.

Q12. What is the difference between the EMS treatment and Emsella?

Both treatments rely on electromagnetic energy targeting pelvic floor muscles. Despite being non-invasive, thereper, our EMS version tries to deliver a more personalized therapy. “Both are a good treatment for incontinence, but our EMS may provide more individualized treatment according to each client.”

Q13. Can I use EMS treatment in conjunction with other treatments for incontinence?

EMS therapy is an autotherapy which effectively help strengthen the pelvic floor muscles, and can be combined with other lifestyle changes such as pelvic floor exercise or diet changes for better result. Be sure to consult with your doctor or specialist before using treatments together.

Q14. How long before I see results?

EMS treatment is an independent treatment indeed which effectively forces the pelvic floor muscles, but it can also be combined with other behavioral interventions such as pelvic floor muscles exercise and modifications of lifestyle as to improve program’s results. Do not combine treatments without the advice of your doctor or specialist.

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

Emsella alternative EMS therapy is safe and has very few side effects. Mild muscle aches may occur in some recipients following the procedures that are similar to after exercising, though these usually pass swiftly.