How Pelvic Floor Chair Treatment Can Help Bladder Leaks
Understanding a non-invasive option for strengthening the pelvic floor
If you’ve noticed bladder leaks when you cough, laugh or exercise, or you find yourself constantly planning your day around the nearest toilet, you’re not alone. Bladder control problems affect millions of women and can develop gradually over time, often becoming something people simply learn to live with.
The good news is that there are now non-invasive treatment options available that may help improve pelvic floor strength and support better bladder control.
At No.29 Medical Aesthetics in Beacon Hill, we offer Pelvic Floor Chair Treatment for Bladder Leaks using the Althea Wellness Pelvic Floor Chair. This innovative treatment uses High Intensity Focused Electromagnetic Stimulation (HI-FEMS) technology to stimulate and strengthen the pelvic floor muscles without surgery, injections or internal devices.
Whether you’re based in Beacon Hill, Haslemere, Hindhead, Churt, Farnham or the surrounding areas, this comfortable treatment could help you take the first step towards improving your confidence and quality of life.
Why do bladder leaks happen?
The pelvic floor is made up of a group of muscles that support the bladder, bowel and uterus. These muscles play an important role in bladder control, helping to keep the bladder closed until you’re ready to empty it.
Over time, the pelvic floor can become weaker due to factors such as:
• Pregnancy and childbirth
• Menopause
• Ageing
• Hormonal changes
• Heavy lifting
• High impact exercise
• Persistent coughing
• Being overweight
As these muscles weaken, they may struggle to support the bladder effectively, leading to symptoms including:
• Leaking when coughing, sneezing or laughing
• Urinary urgency
• Frequent trips to the toilet
• Mild mixed urinary incontinence
• Avoiding exercise or social situations
• Reduced confidence in everyday life
Many women assume these changes are simply part of getting older, but mild symptoms can often be improved with appropriate treatment and support.
What is the Althea Wellness Pelvic Floor Chair?
The Althea Wellness Pelvic Floor Chair is an advanced medical device designed to strengthen the pelvic floor muscles using High Intensity Focused Electromagnetic Stimulation, commonly known as HI-FEMS.
Unlike invasive treatments, the chair works entirely from the outside of the body. During treatment, powerful electromagnetic energy stimulates the nerves responsible for activating the pelvic floor muscles, creating thousands of deep muscle contractions during a single session.
These contractions are considerably stronger than those most people can achieve through voluntary pelvic floor exercises alone.
The aim of treatment is to improve muscle strength, coordination and support around the bladder, helping to reduce symptoms associated with mild bladder leakage and urinary urgency.
What are the benefits of Pelvic Floor Chair Treatment for Bladder Leaks?
Many women choose this treatment because it is completely non-invasive and fits easily around everyday life.
Potential benefits may include:
• Strengthening weakened pelvic floor muscles
• Supporting improved bladder control
• Reducing episodes of mild urinary leakage
• Helping manage urinary urgency
• Improving pelvic floor function
• Increasing confidence during daily activities
• Returning to exercise with greater confidence
There are no internal probes, injections or surgery, and no recovery period following treatment. Once your appointment has finished, you can return straight to work, drive home or continue with your usual daily routine.
What does the clinical evidence show?
Interest in chair based electromagnetic pelvic floor treatments has increased significantly in recent years, with a growing body of published clinical research supporting their use for women experiencing stress urinary incontinence and mixed urinary incontinence.
Clinical studies have reported improvements including:
• Reduced urinary leakage
• Improved bladder control
• Reduced pad usage
• Better quality of life
• Increased confidence
One published study investigating High Intensity Focused Electromagnetic technology demonstrated improvements in urinary incontinence symptoms together with enhanced quality of life following treatment.
Research Link: High Intensity Focused Electromagnetic Study
A further study published in 2019 concluded that High Intensity Focused Electromagnetic technology appeared to provide a safe and effective treatment option for patients experiencing urinary incontinence.
Research Link: PubMed Research
More recent systematic reviews have also suggested that chair based magnetic stimulation may improve urinary symptoms while supporting pelvic floor function and aspects of sexual wellbeing. Researchers do acknowledge that further long term, high quality studies are still required, but the evidence available today remains encouraging.
Research Link: Systematic Review
Although individual results vary, many women report feeling more confident returning to activities they previously avoided because of bladder concerns.
What happens during treatment?
Treatment is simple, discreet and comfortable.
You’ll remain fully clothed throughout your appointment while sitting on the Althea Wellness Pelvic Floor Chair.
As the treatment begins, you’ll feel rhythmic contractions within your pelvic floor muscles. The sensation is often described as unusual at first but comfortable throughout the session.
Because there is no downtime, you can immediately return to your normal daily activities once your appointment has finished.
How many treatments are usually recommended?
Most women benefit from a course of treatments over several weeks.
Your personalised treatment plan will be based on:
• The severity of your symptoms
• Your pelvic floor strength
• Your treatment goals
• Your progress throughout treatment
Many patients notice gradual improvements as treatment progresses, with some continuing to experience further improvements after completing their course.
Should I continue doing pelvic floor exercises?
Yes.
Pelvic floor muscle training remains one of the first recommendations within UK clinical guidance for stress urinary incontinence and mixed urinary incontinence.
Rather than replacing traditional exercises, Pelvic Floor Chair Treatment for Bladder Leaks is designed to complement them alongside bladder training, healthy lifestyle choices and weight management where appropriate.
A multicentre randomised controlled trial published by The BMJ supports the continued importance of pelvic floor muscle training as part of urinary incontinence care.
Research Link: BMJ Research
Using several approaches together may provide the greatest overall improvement for many women.
Is the treatment suitable for everyone?
Although High Intensity Focused Electromagnetic technology has demonstrated a favourable safety profile in published clinical studies, treatment is not suitable for everyone.
It may not be appropriate if you have:
• A pacemaker or implanted electronic device
• Certain metal implants within the pelvic area
• Pregnancy
• An active pelvic infection
• Certain neurological or medical conditions
A full consultation will always be carried out before treatment to ensure the procedure is suitable for your individual circumstances.
Take the First Step Towards Feeling More Confident
Bladder leaks and urinary urgency don’t have to control your everyday life. If mild symptoms are stopping you from exercising, travelling or enjoying the activities you love, support is available.
At No.29 Medical Aesthetics, we’re proud to offer Pelvic Floor Chair Treatment for Bladder Leaks using the Althea Wellness Pelvic Floor Chair for women across Beacon Hill, Haslemere, Hindhead, Churt, Farnham and the surrounding areas.
Our aim is to provide evidence informed, non-invasive treatments in a welcoming and discreet environment, helping you make informed decisions about your pelvic health.
If you’re considering Pelvic Floor Chair Treatment for Bladder Leaks, a consultation is the best place to start. We’ll assess your symptoms, discuss your medical history and explain how the Althea Wellness Pelvic Floor Chair works, so you can decide whether this non-invasive treatment is the right option for your individual needs.
If you’d like to find out whether treatment could be suitable for you, we’d be delighted to welcome you for a consultation, you can book online here
