Is pelvic floor physiotherapy done with an electromagnetic pelvic floor chair?

An electromagnetic chair is used while you remain clothed and seated. It delivers electromagnetic stimulation intended to make pelvic floor muscles contract. A physiotherapist may consider it alongside a clinical assessment, breathing and relaxation work, bladder or bowel advice, movement training, and exercises that match your symptoms.

The chair may not suit every person or every pelvic floor problem. Tight or painful muscles, weakness, prolapse symptoms, bladder leakage, bowel difficulties, and pain with intimacy can require different combinations of treatment. A session should have a clear goal and be reviewed according to your response.

Tell the physiotherapist about pregnancy, implanted electronic devices, metal implants, recent surgery, pelvic pain, numbness, or any skin concerns before using the chair. Wear comfortable clothing and describe the sensation during treatment; stimulation should be adjusted to your tolerance and treatment goal.

Ask how the chair will be combined with home exercises and how progress will be measured. Do not assume a device replaces learning how to contract or relax the muscles during daily activities.

Stop the session and tell the clinician if you develop significant pain, dizziness, unusual bleeding, new numbness, or a concerning change in bladder or bowel control. Seek medical assessment for severe pelvic pain, inability to pass urine, or sudden weakness rather than continuing device treatment.

Ask what problem the chair is intended to address, whether your muscles need strengthening or relaxation, what alternatives are available, and how many sessions will be reviewed. Confirm any reasons you should not use electromagnetic stimulation.