Athena PMT Medical Information
Protocol Reference
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TreatmentProtocols
SUI
Urge
Mixed
AM session: 15 minutes
50 Hz
12.5 Hz
PM session: 15 minutes
Treatment duration
12-14 weeks
12 weeks
Office visit #1(when patient ot. device)
Education for use
Directions for use
Initial treatmentchecklist
Initial treatment checklist
Office visit #2
(week 2)
Follow up
Proper placement
Device function/settings
Bladder diary/compliance
Patient feedback/questions
Devicefunction/settings
Office visit #3
(week 6)
Repeat week 2 checklist
Reassure patient that significant improvement may take 12 weeks
If no significant reduction in symptoms: increase PM session to 50 Hz
If no significant reduction in symptoms: increase AM session to 50 Hz
Office visit #4
(week 12)
Treatment Assessment
If symptoms improving but goal not reached: continue current tx for 4 to 6 more weeks
If no improvement: refer to urogynecologist for w/u
Maintenance
(fit to meet your patient’s needs and/or schedule)
Schedule example:
PM session at 50 Hz
3x/week or every other day
PM session at highest Hz setting required during treatment
3X/week or every other day