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Body Clock Health Care Ltd
108 George Lane, South Woodford
London E18 1AD
Tel (+44) (0)20 8532 9595
Fax (+44) (0)20 8532 9551
www.bodyclock.co.uk
e-mail [email protected]
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Using Your SensaTONE
For PFS
PFS - Pelvic Floor Stimulation
a) Switch the unit on by pressing
the Power Key button. The
SensaTONE will always start up
in Mode A.
b) The SensaTONE has four
preset programmes:
Mode A
- Urge Incontinence
Mode B
- Stress Incontinence
Mode C
- Mixed Incontinence
Mode D
- After Care
c) Select the mode most
appropriate for your type of
incontinence by pressing the
‘MODE’ key. Please refer to
page 9 if you are unsure of
which mode to use.
d) Now begin by pressing the
‘Intensity Up’ key. Each time
you press this key, you will see
the intensity level increase on
the LCD.
e) Carefully continue to press
‘Intensity Up’ key until you
comfortably feel your muscles
contracting. If the sensation
feels too strong, simply press
the ‘Intensity Down’ key
minimise the feeling.
f ) Modes A, B and C all have fixed
programme times. The
SensaTONE will automatically
switch off once the programme
is complete. Mode D does not
have a fixed programme time.
Refer to page 9 for more
information about Mode D.
g) After use, always remember to
ensure that the SensaTONE is
switched off. Then remove the
SensaTONE probe from your
body, disconnect the leads and
then clean it in accordance with
the instructions found on page
6 or in the SensaTONE probe
instruction manual.
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Choosing The Right
PFS Mode
There are three types of
incontinence, all of which can be
treated with the SensaTONE:
1.
Urge incontinence (MODE A)
-
occurs with a strong, sudden
and uncontrollable urge to
urinate.
2.
Stress incontinence (MODE B)
-
occurs when sneezing,
coughing, laughing, lifting or
during exercise and causes a
small amount of urine to leak.
3.
Mixed incontinence (MODE C)
- a combination of urge and
stress incontinence.
Frequency Of Use
Below is a guide showing how
often to use each PFS mode on
your SensaTONE. If your muscles
start to ache, or you have any
problems using the SensaTONE,
please contact your medical
adviser.
Using Mode D – After Care
This is an optional mode and can
be used as follows:
•
Directly after treatment with the
SensaTONE, provided you are not
experiencing any muscle fatigue.
•
As a maintenance mode after
you have been using the
sensatone on a regular basis
and have experienced an
improvement in your condition.
Please note that there is no
recommended treatment time for
this mode. It is at your discretion.
It is suggested that it is used no
more than between 15-30 minutes
per day.
PFS - Frequently Asked
Questions
Q
How long will it take to see
results?
A The amount of time varies
from woman to woman; it is
also dependent on the type of
incontinence from which you
are suffering.
STRESS Incontinence
-
improvement comes
slowly with the building
of muscle fibre and
nerve sensitivity. This can
take up to 2 months.
URGE Incontinence
-
improvements are made by
reducing the false signals
sent by the bladder to the
brain. Results can be seen in
as little as 14 days.
MIXED Incontinence
-
improvements are made
by building the muscle fibre
and nerve sensitivity as well
as reducing the false signals
being sent to the brain. This
can take slightly longer, but
you should be able to notice
a difference within 21 days.
Q
What does it feel like?
A All three PFS programmes feel
slightly different. In general,
the feeling is that of a
pleasant, tingly, squeezing
sensation that contracts and
relaxes the pelvic floor
muscles.
Q
Is it suitable for use by all
women?
A
Yes, all women can use it
provided none of the
contraindications apply.
Q
Can I use it whilst I’m
pregnant?
A
No, not until 12 weeks after
the birth.
Q
Are there any side effects?
A
No, it is totally drug free. There
are no known side effects.
Before first use of the
SensaTONE, please
familiarise yourself
with the ‘Precautions
and Contraindications’
contained on page 4.
The SensaTONE should
NOT
be used:
• During pregnancy.
• During the menstrual period.
• If you suffer a urinary or
vaginal infection.
• At the same time as a barrier
contraceptive device such as
a diaphragm or cervical cap.
• Until 12 weeks after childbirth.
Programme
Mode A
Mode B
Mode C
Mode D
Length
30 mins
30 mins
45 mins
–
How often
1-2 times a day
Complete the programme once a day
Once a day or every other day depending on severity
Please see ‘Using Mode D’ above
DO NOT EXCEED TREATMENT TIMES UNLESS ADVISED BY A MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL.
If you have any further
questions on
incontinence or need
some advice, contact
The Bladder and Bowel
Foundation on:
Helpline: (+44) (0)845 345 0165
e-mail:
web:
www.bladderandbowelfoundation.org
Reg Charity
1085095
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Programme
Display
Output Frequency/Duration
5Hz / 3 mins 10Hz / 5 mins 15Hz / 5 mins
20Hz / 5 mins 15Hz / 5 mins
10Hz / 5 mins 5Hz / 2mins
Total time = 30 mins
Urge
A
10Hz / 5 mins 35Hz / 5 mins 50Hz / 10mins
35Hz / 5mins 10Hz / 5mins
Total time = 30 mins
Stress
B
10Hz / 5mins 20Hz / 5 mins 30Hz / 5 mins
40Hz / 5mins 50Hz / 5mins 40Hz / 5mins
30Hz / 5mins 20Hz / 5mins 10Hz / 5mins
Total time = 45 mins
Mixed
C
Frequency Modulation
Frequency increases from 2 Hz to 10 Hz in 4 secs.
and then back to 2Hz in another 4 secs.
Total cycle = 8 secs
Total time = 45 mins
After Care
D
All outputs have 200µs pulse width. For the Urge, Stress and Mixed mode,
the output pulses are alternatively switched on and off for 5 seconds.
Specifications
Output Channel
Single Channel
Output Waveform
Bi-phasic rectangular
Output Voltage
0-40V adjustable in 14 steps across a 500 ohm load
Output Intensity
0-80mA adjustable in 14 steps across a 500 ohm load
Automatic Power Off
5 minutes
Battery
2 x 1.5v AAA Batteries
Battery Low Detect
2.2V±0.1V
Guarantee
Your SensaTONE machine is guaranteed for a period of 2 years
against manufacturer’s defects. Please record purchase details
in the space provided below for your record purposes. The
guarantee does not include leads, electrodes, probes or battery.
Date of purchase:
Invoice number:
