Gadgets

Are pelvic floor trainers worth it and do they work?

There are a variety of gadgets available to purchase, and the ones that are usually called ‘pelvic floor trainers’ are those that help to enhance the efficacy of your pelvic floor muscles exercises as you do them, or do all the work for you!

Are pelvic floor trainers safe?

Pelvic health trainers may include devices that apply an electrical charge to the muscles, via a vaginal or anal probe, or externally by wearing specially adapted shorts. They may be biofeedback devices that give you a tactile or visual display when you squeeze. How do you know they are safe?

Do pelvic floor toners work?

One of those modalities is electrical stimulation. This is a small, battery-operated pack that delivers a specially programmed electrical charge to stimulate the pelvic floor muscles.

Pelvic floor TENS machine and toners

One of those modalities is electrical stimulation, also known as a toner or a TENS machine (trans-cutaneous electrical nerve stimulation).

Pelvic floor machines through the NHS

You may be offered the use, or loan, of a pelvic floor stimulator as part of your treatment in the NHS or a private practice.