Did you know that 1\/3 of women worldwide are affected by pelvic floor disorders? Did you also know that a lot of pelvic floor disorders can be prevented?<\/p>\n
Pelvic floor disorders can look like anything from urinary incontinence during pregnancy to failing to reach the toilet in time during menopause.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Because of its commonness (and a major opportunity for improvement), Dr. Debra Wickman MD FACOG conducted a clinical trial for pelvic floor biofeedback devices at Banner University Medicine Institute: Phoenix Arizona.<\/p>\n
The study was conducted on 49 women using KegelSmart pelvic floor trainers over the course of 12 weeks. The results were outstanding.<\/p>\n
To understand the trial outcomes, it\u2019s first important to understand what the pelvic floor is and how it can be measured.<\/p>\n
Background Information<\/h3>\n
A pelvic floor is a group of muscles that support internal organs and act as support for bladder and bowel functions. It also encompasses the muscles that provide pleasure during intimacy.\u00a0<\/p>\n KegelSmart is a smart pelvic floor trainer with patented technology for registering strength, contract time, and reaction time.\u00a0<\/p>\n The touch-sensor technology registers pelvic strength and rates contraction strength on a 5-level scale. It then creates an exercise regime that allows users to track their progress.\u00a0<\/p>\n It contains a vibration-guided program where users engage their Kegels on and off, following the vibration patterns of the device, for five minutes daily.\u00a0<\/p>\n Dr. Debra Wickman MD FACOG and the team at Banner University Medicine collected data through pelvic examinations by medical practitioners and through self-assessment questionnaires.\u00a0<\/p>\n The objective of the trial was to measure urinary incontinence, vaginal laxity and sexual sensation problems among other weak pelvic floor symptoms over a 12-week period.\u00a0<\/p>\n Each participant completed a pelvic floor exam using a clinical perineometer at the start and end of the study. A perineometer is an instrument that measures voluntary contractions of pelvic floor muscles.\u00a0<\/p>\n The conditions of the study were that each participant used the KegelSmart for 3.5\u20135 minutes per day for 12 weeks.\u00a0<\/p>\n Participants were also asked to fill out weekly questionnaires about their experience and improvements using the device.\u00a0<\/p>\n The 49 women included in the clinical trial were ages 20\u201369, all experiencing urinary incontinence, vaginal laxity, or decreased sexual sensation for a period of 6 weeks or more.\u00a0<\/p>\n After the course of 12 weeks, 100% of participants reported increased pelvic floor strength using a perineometer. Additionally, the average pelvic floor strength doubled during this period.\u00a0<\/p>\n Participants ages 23\u201350 reported a 90% increase in improved bladder control.<\/p>\n The same cohort also reported a 75% decrease in leaks due to physical activity, sneezing, coughing, or laughing.\u00a0<\/p>\n Additionally, 94% of women reported improved vaginal tightness and tone.\u00a0<\/p>\n Ninety-two percent of participants reported improved sexual sensations.<\/p>\n And as the more overall quality of life, 83% of all participants reported an increase in the areas of body image, sex life, self-confidence, quality of sleep, and overall mood.<\/p>\n \u201cI no longer worry about bladder leakage, in fact, I don\u2019t even think about it anymore. I will continue to make KegelSmart part of my daily routine, it\u2019s the only exercise I don\u2019t dread doing!\u201d-Participant, Age 57<\/p>\n \u201cI am so thrilled I have more control of my urine leakage, especially during physical activity. KegelSmart has made my quality of life greatly improve.\u201d -Participant, Age 60<\/p>\n \u201cIt radically improved my orgasms!\u201d -Participant, Age 56<\/p>\n \u201cI have reduced the amount of leakage and frequency of leakage thanks to KegelSmart!\u201d -Participant, Age 60<\/p>\n Among all participants, 92% said they would recommend this device to those they know, and 85% reported it as easy to use.\u00a0<\/p>\n The most important finding of this clinical study is that pelvic floor disorders are not inevitable and can be prevented with exercise for overall improved quality of life.<\/p>\n<\/div>\nTrial Objectives<\/h2>\n
The Results<\/h2>\n
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