EMS for Pelvic Floor
What is Extracorporeal Magnetic Stimulation (EMS)?
Extracorporeal Magnetic Stimulation (EMS) is a safe, non-invasive treatment used to help strengthen the pelvic floor muscles. It is commonly used for people experiencing urinary incontinence, particularly leakage when coughing, sneezing, laughing or exercising.
During treatment, you sit fully clothed on a specially designed chair. Inside the seat is a magnetic coil that delivers gentle magnetic pulses. These pulses pass through clothing and tissue to activate and exercise the pelvic floor muscles.
A typical treatment plan for urinary incontinence is 6 sessions over 2 weeks, although some people notice improvement after just a few sessions. Each session lasts 20–30 minutes.
Who can benefit from EMS?
Urinary incontinence
EMS can be used to treat stress urinary incontinence, where urine leaks during activities that increase abdominal pressure, such as coughing, sneezing or lifting.
Men’s pelvic floor health
EMS can be helpful for men with urinary leakage, particularly after prostate surgery or radiation treatment.
Other possible uses
There is emerging evidence that EMS may also support:
- Female sexual function
- Male erectile function
These uses may not be suitable for everyone and should be discussed with your clinician.
Who should not have EMS?
EMS is not suitable for everyone. Please tell your doctor or nurse if you have any of the following:
- Current pregnancy
- A metal-containing intrauterine device (IUD)
- Certain types of hip replacements
- A pacemaker or implanted electronic device
- Certain pelvic pain conditions
- Vaginismus
Your suitability will be carefully assessed before treatment begins.