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Incontinence Programs
All programs with the exception of the “Sacral Nerve Stimulation S2/3” are designed
for stimulation above motoric threshold. On account of the greater fatigability of
the pelvic floor musculature the stimulation times are somewhat curtailed. At the
beginning of the therapy, treatment should be carried out at least once daily and, if
necessary, several times each day.
Program 1 Stress Incontinence (11 min)
Both skin electrodes (self-adhesive electrodes or silicone electrodes) and also a
vaginal probe (for men an anal probe) can be used whereby the probes are probably
the more effective option. The stimulation should be above motoric threshold. This
program is a muscle training. A regular, at the beginning daily application, is therefore
recommended.
Program 2 Stress Incontinence, Current Sensitive Patients (10 min)
This program is more tolerable than the program “Stress Incontinence”, also as a result
of the higher carrier frequency. Apart from that, the same notes as for the program
“Stress Incontinence” apply.
Program 3 Urge Incontinence (11 min)
This program is suitable for the treatment of urge incontinence and over-active
bladder. Stimulation should be above motoric threshold in all sequences. Both skin
electrodes (self-adhesive electrodes or silicone electrodes) and also a vaginal probe (for
men an anal probe) can be used whereby the probes are probably the more effective
option. As a rule, treatment on a once daily basis is adequate. As an alternative to this
program and the recommended electrode placement, program “Posterior Tibial Nerve
Stimulation” or “Sacral Nerve Stimulation S2/3” with its specific electrode placement
is recommended.
Program 4 Mixed Incontinence (12 min)
This program contains components from the program for the treatment of stress and
urge incontinence. If, after some time of therapy, the symptoms change into a purely
urge or stress incontinence, a switch to the respective program can be executed. The
stimulation should be above motoric threshold. Both skin electrodes (self-adhesive
electrodes or silicone electrodes) and also a vaginal probe (for men an anal probe) can
be used whereby the probes are probably the more effective option. This program
is a muscle training. A regular, at the beginning daily application, is therefore
recommended.
Program 5 Fecal Incontinence (12 min)
For treatment of fecal incontinence the anal probe is the method of choice: only if
