The Pelvic Floor Chair in Maroochydore, Sunshine Coast
The Pelvic Floor Chair is a non-invasive treatment for women and men who want to strengthen their pelvic floor muscles. You stay fully clothed while the chair makes your pelvic floor muscles contract. It's used for bladder leaks and intimacy concerns linked to a weak pelvic floor.
The chair uses high-intensity focused electromagnetic energy to stimulate your pelvic floor muscles, so they contract in a similar way to Kegel (pelvic floor) exercises. It's completely non-invasive.
Don’t suffer in silence
Bladder leaks are very common, and many people never ask for help. If this sounds like you, you're not alone. You're welcome to talk it through privately with Bec.
The Pelvic Floor Chair is used for people with stress or urge incontinence, and for some intimacy concerns linked to a weak pelvic floor.
Each session takes about 30 minutes. You'll feel your pelvic floor muscles contracting throughout.
Managing Incontinence
Urinary incontinence affects many Australian women and men. For some, it's a hidden condition that quietly shapes everyday life.
It can also be a very restrictive condition, with people constantly needing to be aware of public toilet locations, constantly finding excuses for having to go to the loo all the time, and eventually declining invitations because of the embarrassment.
If bladder leaks or a weak pelvic floor are affecting your life, a consultation is a good first step. We'll talk about your health history and whether the chair is suitable for you.
The chair is a non-invasive treatment designed to strengthen the pelvic floor muscles. Most people describe the feeling as a tingling or contracting sensation in the pelvic floor.
The Pelvic Floor Chair FAQs
Am I a suitable candidate for the chair?
The chair may suit women and men with urinary incontinence, including new mothers after childbirth. It isn't right for everyone, so we'll check your health history and suitability at your consultation. If you're considering surgery or have other medical concerns, please also talk to your GP or specialist.
How long does the treatment take?
The average session takes about 30 minutes. A typical course is eight to twelve sessions, twice a week to start, then a maintenance phase that might be weekly, fortnightly, monthly or every two months. We'll work out a plan that suits you at your consultation.
What is the sensation I can expect?
You will experience pelvic floor muscle contractions, presenting as a tingling feeling in your pelvic floor.
What happens after my session?
This is a non-invasive treatment, and you stay fully clothed. You can go back to your usual daily activities as soon as your session is over.
How long before I can feel results?
Everyone is different. Some people notice changes early in their course, and for others it takes longer. We'll check in on how you're going throughout your course. Results vary from person to person. A consultation is needed to check suitability.
Is the chair covered by private health insurance or Medicare?
No. Pelvic Floor Chair sessions aren't covered by private health insurance or Medicare at our clinic. Your first consultation is free, so you can find out whether the chair suits you before you commit.
The Pelvic Floor Chair is suitable for the treatment of a range of conditions, including:
Stress Urinary Incontinence (SUI)
Bladder leakage when you cough, laugh, jump, sneeze, or when there is pressure on the bladder.
Stress incontinence can be caused by pregnancy or a vaginal birth, obesity, surgical treatments, including a hysterectomy, or from age related loss of muscle strength.
Urge Urinary Incontinence
A sudden urge to urinate, followed by an involuntary bladder release.
Urge incontinence can be caused by neurological conditions, or inflammation of the bladder.
Overflow incontinence
A slow constant leaking of urine, due to the bladder not emptying completely.
Men’s Pelvic Floor Health
The chair isn’t just for women. Men can use it to work their pelvic floor muscles too. If you’ve had prostate surgery, please check with your doctor before booking.
Post-Childbirth Recovery
Pregnancy and vaginal birth can weaken the pelvic floor. The chair can be part of your recovery once your doctor or midwife has cleared you.
Results vary from person to person. A consultation is needed to check suitability.