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Programme P9 Overactive Bladder
(OAB) works di
ff erently to the other
programmes on your Kegel8
®
Go-
Tone. Stimulating the posterior tibial
nerve (PTNS); through two skin
electrode pads placed on the skin on
the inside of your ankle, above and
below the ankle bone.
The tibial nerve runs down your leg from your pelvis, ending at your
ankle. It’s responsible for a lot of your body’s motor functions,
including those of your bladder, bowel and pelvic
fl oor. This means
that by using tibial nerve stimulation we can ‘wake up’ these areas,
returning proper function and treating an overactive bladder.
The electrical stimulation is measured in mA (milliampere). At the
start of every programme, your Kegel8
®
Go-Tone begins with no
electrical current at 0 mA. You have full control over the level of
stimulation by using the
⊕
and
⊖
control buttons. For all
programmes (except P5 Urge Incontinence and P8 Pelvic Pain
Relief) when the electrical current reaches a certain level, you will
begin to feel a tapping, tingling or gentle pulling sensation in your
pelvic muscles (depending on the programme and your sensitivity).
When you get to this level, slowly increase the mA’s to a level that is
comfortable and you feel is working your muscles. Throughout each
programme you will feel your muscles pull up, tighten, and then
relax again as they are exercised in relation to work and rest periods
incorporated into the programme.
The stronger the sensation you feel, the more work your pelvic
muscles are doing. But don’t push yourself too hard. If you feel
discomfort, press the
⊖
control button to reduce the current. Some
days you may need a lower mA to get the same workout.
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Inside ankle