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For best results in these programmes
try to contract the pelvic floor muscles
along with the
itouch sure
, and to
sustain the contraction into the rest
interval. If possible, link the contraction
to your breathing to get into a gentle
rhythm.
Increase the strength as high as it is
comfortable, and then take it back down
one step.
The strength display on the control unit
will reduce to 00.0 mA and flash during
the rest period.
The
URGE
programme
works
differently. There is no need to have a
contraction. The strength should be
comfortable,
but
always
remain
noticeable. You may need to increase it
over the course of the treatment.
The length of each session is
automatically set to 20 minutes. The
length of each session for muscle
strengthening will also depend on your
ability to contract and your resistance to
fatigue. Be careful not to overuse early
on, as the resulting aches may not be
felt until the next day.
Note:
If
you
experience
cramping, switch the unit off
until the symptoms go away
then continue the session with the
intensity set at a lower level.
Optional skin surface electrode
placement for URGE (this may not be
as effective as the stimulation with
the vaginal probe)
An alternative method to a vaginal
probe is to stimulate areas of the skin
that are close to the nerves that go to
the bladder and urethra. These come
from the parts of the spinal cord
segment called S2-S3. See electrode
placement picture below.
The strength should be comfortable,
but always remain noticeable. You may
need to increase it over the course of
the treatment.
Optional skin surface electrode
placement for STRESS (this may not
be as effective as the stimulation
with the vaginal probe)
The electrodes are placed on the skin
between the anus and the genitals. See
electrode placement picture below.
The stimulation should be strong
enough to make your anus contract
slightly.
12.5. AFTER YOUR TRAINING
SESSION
When the timer reaches zero, your
session is complete and the unit turns
off.
