Stress Incontinence Treatments

In Oxfordshire

Freedom From Stress Incontinence

HIPEX Course of 6 Treatments

The CMSlim™ HIPEX treatment is a next generation HI-EMT (High-Intensity Electromagnetic Muscle Training) medical device targeted to increase pelvic floor muscle tone and bladder contol in those who suffer with stress incontinence. The HIPEX uses a specific range of electromagnetic frequencies that force the pelvic floor muscles to maintain a contracted state for several seconds at a time over a 30 minute treatment and is the equivalent of 30,000 pelvic floor contractions. With just six simple treatments you could take back control of your bladder again.

THE SCIENCE OF HI-EMT BODY TREATMENTS

BUILDING MUSCLE TONE AND STRENGTH

During normal pelvic floor exercise (voluntary muscle contractions) the muscles relax between each action as the central nervous system does not have the ability to signal another impulse while one is still in action.  Maximal voluntary contractions are the highest amount of tension that can be created and held psychologically under normal conditions and will generally utilise 30% of the muscles ability. CMSlim™ HIPEX treatments produces supra-maximal muscle contraction through electromagnetic impulses, that are independent of brain function, at a rapid rate that doesn’t allow for the relaxation phase. Supra-maximal contractions produced by the CMSlim™ device will utilise 100% of the pelvic muscle ability, 100% of the time, which drastically increases the physiological workload required for muscle strength and growth.

The Benefits of HIPEX Bladder Control

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HIPEX Stress Incontinence Treatment | Frequently Asked Questions

What Is Stress Incontinence?

Stress incontinence is the most common type of incontinence and can affect both men as well as women. It is also the most common type of incontinence that affects younger women. Stress incontinence occurs when pelvic floor muscles, that support the bladder and urethra, weaken and put pressure on the bladder and urethra to work harder. With stress incontinence, everyday actions that use the pelvic floor muscles, such as coughing, sneezing, or laughing, can cause you to leak urine. Sudden movements and physical activity can also cause you to leak urine.

Why Is My Pelvic Floor Weak?

Pelvic floor weakening can be caused for a variety of reasons, such as pregnancy, childbirth, surgery, menopause, obesity, persistent coughing and asthma.

WHAT IS THE HIPEX TREATMENT LIKE?

Most people would actually describe the treatment as unusual but pleasant and is certainly not described as painful. You will not have control of the muscle contractions as they will be involuntarily stimulated by the HI-EMT pulse, which is why it can feel unusual. The intensity of the treatment is gradually built throughout the treatment and each treatment programme integrates a stretching, warm up and cool down exercise so as to reduce any muscle fatigue or discomfort. You will not experience the feeling of exertion during the treatment and your muscles will most likely feel used, but not abused, the following day or two .

ARE THERE ANY SIDE EFFECTS?

Like any medical intervention, there are potential side effects following a CMSlim™ HIPEX treatment, however these are very mild mild in nature, such as a tight internal sensation . As part of your consultation with us, you will be advised on these in more detail before you decide to proceed with any treatment. As a registered Nurse Prescriber, Adrian Baker's training, expertise and experience means that he is able to assist you with side effects should you experience them. 

How Many treatments Will i Need?

In order to hyper-stimulate a biological response to change, you will require an initial course of 4-6 treatments over a 2 week period. It is advised that you maintain the muscle tone of your pelvic floor with a single treatments every 6 months to a year, with packages available to maintain your result dependant upon your requirements.

WHEN WILL I feel the RESULTS?

Many patients will feel an improvement to pelvic muscle strength and bladder control after just one treatment, however you will notice the best results around a month after a course of 4-6 treatments delivered over a 2 week period.

HOW LONG WILL THE EFFECTS LAST?

The effect of duration can vary from person to person and depends upon your medical history and continued pelvic floor exercise following the initial effects. Results could be permanent with at-home efforts to continue exercising the pelvic floor muscle. Alternatively the treatment can have a continuous benefit with regular maintenance treatments.

Are there any post care instructions?

Yes, although very simple:

-Avoid exercise for 24 hours following a CMSlim™ HIPEX treatment.

WHAT WILL HAPPEN IF I STOP HAVING TREATMENTS?

CMSlim™ HIPEX treatments are “permanent”, however they can only be considered “permanent” if you are committed to at-home pelvic floor exercises to maintain the pelvic floor muscle tone, or you continue with maintenance CMSlim™ HIPEX treatments. If you do not use the muscle you will loose its new found strength and tone. It is similar to working out at the gym to achieve muscle strength (albeit quicker) and then stopping exercise; your muscle will become weaker. It is therefore advised you maintain at-home pelvic floor exercises and/or book maintenance CMSlim™ HIPEX treatments at least 6 monthly.