WHAT IS THE TESLACHAIR™
TESLAChair™ uses Functional Magnetic Stimulation (FMS) technology to stimulate muscle contractions which is much higher than what the body can typically achieve through other modalities. TESLAChair™ is a revolutionary new machine and breakthrough treatment for incontinence and confidence.
WHAT IS IT USED FOR?
TESLAChair™ is a reliable, non-invasive and painless treatment for symptoms associated with weakened pelvic floor and lower back muscles. It is a solution to all types of urinary and faecal incontinence.
HOW DOES TESLACHAIR™ WORK
Two applicators are built into the Chair, one on the seat and one on the back. During the treatment, a special magnetic field is generated by a pulse of current inside the Tesla Electro-Magnetic Mechanism. The current triggers the motor nerve system of the body, stimulating the pelvic floor muscles and lumber muscles to contract, encouraging new muscle fibres to build and helping to strengthen the target muscles and surrounding structures. In one 30-min treatment, the number of pelvic floor muscle contractions induced is equivalent to 12,000 Kegel exercises.
WHO IS IT SUITABLE FOR?
TESLAChair™ treatment is suitable for all types of urinary and faecal incontinence. It is also used for faster rehabilitation after surgeries in the urogenital area, after childbirth, some sexual dysfunction as well as chronic pelvic and lower back pain.
DOES IT HURT?
TESLAChair™ is a highly tolerable treatment. The sensation is new to most patients, contracting muscles at a fast and effective rate without causing discomfort. No pain management is involved in the treatment.
IS THERE ANY DOWNTIME?
TESLAChair™ treatment is an in-and-out, non-invasive and painless procedure. No downtime is required and you can return to your normal routine right after the session.
WHAT IS THE TREATMENT COURSE?
Each session takes 30 minutes. 6-10 treatment sessions are recommended for mild to moderate incontinence. In cases of severe incontinence, 12-16 sessions are required to achieve the desired results. Some clients may find maintenance sessions helpful in keeping the needed strength of the target muscles. Treatment is performed two or three times per week, with at least one day break between each session.
WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES OF FMS TECHNOLOGY?
- Allows deep penetration into tissue
- FMS allows stimulation of deep muscle structures that cannot be reached by other modalities
- FMS is painless, noninvasive and thus suitable for patients where other technologies cannot be used
- FMS effectively stimulates muscle tissue without direct skin contact
- No negative side effects are known in the literature as long as contraindications are taken into account
WHAT DOES THE TESLACHAIR™ TREAT?
✓ Urge urinary incontinence
✓ Stress urinary incontinence
✓ Mixed urinary incontinence
✓ Incontinence after radical prostatectomy
✓ Fecal incontinence
✓ Regeneration after childbirth
✓ Milder forms of drooping uterus and bladder (cistokela, descensus uterusa)
✓ Rehabilitation after pelvic floor surgery
✓ Chronic prostate inflammation
✓ Erectile dysfunction
✓ Lower back pain
WHO CANNOT BE TREATED WITH TESLACHAIR™?
Those with:
× Pregnancy
× Cancer
× Epilepsy
× Complete muscle tears at or near the site of stimulation
× Cardiac pacemakers
× Severe active pulmonary conditions
× Medication pumps
× Metal implants at or near the site of stimulation, including IUD
× Endometriosis
× Open wounds at or near the site of stimulation
× Cardiac arrhythmia
× Recent surgery
× Hearing aid
× Under the age of 18
WHAT ARE THE SIDE EFFECTS OF TESLACHAIR™?
TESLAChair™ treatment is non-invasive and painless. There is no down time and you can resume to normal activities immediately after the treatment. There are no known side effects. Some clients may experience temporary and mild reactions, such as tenderness and redness around the treatment areas. These symptoms usually will disappear in a few hours. Like any other treatment, TESLAChair™ treatment may involve risks or complications to some clients. If you have any medical concerns, you must seek medical advice prior to receiving the treatment.
WHAT DOES THE TREATMENT INVOLVE? WHAT SHOULD I PREPARE?
- Wear comfortable clothing, like active or gym wear, which allows flexibility for correct positioning during the treatment. It is important that you do not have any metal accessories in the treatment areas, such as metal studs in jeans. Compression tight wear is not recommended as it may restrict blood circulation.
- You will sit, fully clothed, comfortably in the TESLAChair™.
- Depending on the concerns to be treated, the appropriate program will be initiated on the applicators either on the seat or the back, or both. Electromagnetic waves that cause muscle contractions are induced from the applicators. Treatment starts at a low intensity. The intensity is adjusted and gradually increased according to individual tolerance level. Once the tolerance intensity is reached, the muscle will adapt, and the intensity will be increased again in every few minutes.
- During the treatment, you are encouraged to concentrate on the muscle contractions, which occur in bursts of 6 seconds, followed by 6 seconds of rest. This facilitates the implementation of active learning Kegel exercises at home.
- After the treatment finishes, you can resume your daily activities. No down time is required.
- Drink plenty of water after the treatment. Practise Kegel exercises at home to support the new muscle growth from the treatment.
Please feel free to ask one of InnoShape coaches if you have any other questions about the TESLAChair™ treatment. Always seek advice from a medical professional if you have any medical issues or concerns.