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Electical Stimulation (E-Stim) - Uses to treat urinary incontinence

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Pelvic Floor Electrical Stimulation -

To Help Treat Urinary Incontinence

Electrical stimulation therapy uses low-voltage electric

current to stimulate and contract the correct group of pelvic

floor muscles.

The current is delivered using an anal (men) or

vaginal (women) probe. The electrical stimulation therapy

may be done in a clinical office or at home. Treatment

sessions usually last 15-20 minutes and may be done every

1 to 5 days.

Electrical stimulation is often referred to as pelvic floor muscle electrical stimulation (PFES) or functional ES. PFES is the application of electrical current to the pelvic floor muscle. PFES combined with biofeedback may prove useful in that the electrical stimulation provides a passive contraction that increases awareness of pelvic floor muscle contractions in general.

Applying a low grade electrical current to pelvic floor muscles stimulates the pelvic muscle to contract. Muscle contraction from PFES is a useful addition to pelvic floor exercises in the rehabilitation of weakened pelvic muscles. It can be very beneficial for both men and women who are unable to contract these muscles on command as it may teach the correct action. These electrical currents stimulate and contract the same muscles as Kegel exercises.