A weak pelvic floor can make your life difficult in many ways. The consequences are not only physical, such as incontinence and loss of libido, but also mental, such as shame and insecurity. With the right training equipment, however, you have the opportunity to compensate for your pelvic floor weakness and enjoy your life to the fullest again. We'll tell you how useful these devices are and what you should know about them.

Are pelvic floor trainers useful?

We know how stressful a weak pelvic floor can be and the consequences it can have on your body and your mental health. For this reason, we have examined the current research to find out whether pelvic floor trainers are actually useful. The clear answer: Yes!

Pelvic floor trainers can strengthen your pelvic floor muscles and thus improve your intimate life, urine and bowel control, and even your posture. Pelvic floor trainers are also regularly used after prostate surgery and pregnancy to create a strong foundation from within and relieve the symptoms of a weak pelvic floor [1].

Pelvic floor trainers can help you regain your quality of life, feel good in your body again and be able to fully cope with your everyday life – regardless of age or gender.

How do pelvic floor trainers affect the pelvic floor muscles?

The pelvic floor muscles stretch between the pelvis, pubic bone and ischium. They perform tasks such as closing the bladder and bowel and contribute to pleasurable sexuality and an upright posture. 

This usually happens automatically and without you having to think about it. However, if the muscles are weakened, this can affect the functions of the pelvic floor. Pelvic floor trainers can compensate for weakened muscles and strengthen the muscles using targeted impulses and contractions. Some methods are based on your own body strength, while others emit electrical impulses or magnetic waves to trigger contractions.

Which device trains the pelvic floor?

Do you want to train your pelvic floor and relieve symptoms of a weak pelvic floor? There are the following options:

Silicone pelvic floor trainer

These pelvic floor trainers, which are usually made of silicone and can be inserted or placed on the body, help to strengthen the pelvic floor muscles. The medical silicone is hypoallergenic, skin-friendly and easy to clean. They are mostly available in the form of balls, cones, bowls or eggs.

The small silicone trainer is carefully inserted or placed on the body. By tensing and relaxing the pelvic floor muscles, electrical devices can trigger feedback from the device. Some models of the device are equipped with weights that provide an additional challenge when moving or walking and make your muscles work harder. 

To achieve proven results, you should use the device several times a day. In addition, they must always be cleaned properly to avoid infections. If itching occurs, this may be due to an allergy. Pay close attention to possible symptoms and clean the device thoroughly.

Pelvic floor training with magnetic field impulses

Pelvic floor exercises with magnetic field impulses involve using a chair that generates strong magnetic impulses. These impulses are transmitted through the skin and tissue to the pelvic floor muscles.

The magnetic impulses stimulate the nerves that supply the pelvic floor muscles and cause muscle contractions. This strengthens the muscles without you having to do anything. The MyPelvi chair, for example, can trigger around 25.000 contractions in a 22-minute session.

The advantage is that you can simply keep your everyday clothes on during this treatment. Unlike with silicone trainers, you don't have to exert yourself or insert any device, you can just sit back and relax.

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Biofeedback

The biofeedback method uses sensors in your vagina or anus to measure the activity of your pelvic floor muscles. The sensors record electrical signals generated by muscle contractions.

The signals recorded are sent to a device that converts them into visual or acoustic feedback. This can be in the form of graphics on a screen, sounds or light signals. The immediate feedback allows you to see or hear how strongly and how often your muscles are contracting. This information helps you to specifically tense and relax the right muscles, which increases the effectiveness of the training.

Although the method can increase training effectiveness, it requires personal effort and the insertion of electrodes, which many people find unpleasant, especially in the pelvic floor area.

electrostimulation

Electrostimulation is a method that uses electrical impulses to stimulate and strengthen the pelvic floor muscles. As with the biofeedback method, pelvic floor training involves inserting electrodes into either the vagina or the anus.

As soon as the device is switched on and set to the desired intensity and frequency, impulses are triggered. These stimulate the nerves that supply the pelvic floor muscles and thereby cause muscle contractions. In contrast to magnetic field therapy, the insertion of electrodes is also necessary here.

Which pelvic floor training is most effective?

A study that examined the effectiveness of pelvic floor trainers found that silicone pelvic floor trainers, biofeedback, electrical stimulation and magnetic field therapy can be helpful methods to strengthen your pelvic floor – provided you use them correctly [2].

The magnetic field method, which MyPelvi also offers, proves to be the most effective way of training the pelvic floor compared to all other methods, as it is considered to be the simplest and most pleasant training method. It even reaches the deepest muscle layers, which are often neglected in conventional pelvic floor training, and does not require the insertion of electrodes, effort, movement or exertion. 

Magnetic field therapy also prevents mistakes in execution and makes training more effective. After just a few weeks, you can see noticeable results and relief from your symptoms.

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All in all, there are many ways to strengthen your pelvic floor muscles with pelvic floor trainers. The simplest, most comfortable and most effective method is magnetic field therapy, as offered by MyPelvi. The method, developed, tested and scientifically proven by doctors and therapists, does not require any effort or direct skin contact. There are already over 70 MyPelvi locations, so you are guaranteed to find one near you!

References

1.https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0020729209000204