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The Athena Pelvic Muscle Trainer is intended to provide electrical stimulation and neuromuscular reeducation for the purpose of rehabilitation of weak pelvic floor muscles for the treatment of stress, urge, and mixed urinary incontinence in women.
Contraindications
This therapy is not appropriate if a patient:
· has a neurological deficiency that does not permit proper sensory perception or stimulation.
· is currently pregnant or attempting to get pregnant.
· has a cardiac pacemaker or a history of rate or conductive disturbance
· has anatomical vaginal structures that do not permit proper and complete placement of the trainer.
· has irregular menstrual bleeding cycles.
· has urinary or vaginal infections, localized lesions, or other undiagnosed symptoms.
· has a history or symptoms of urinary retention.
Warnings Review the following warnings with your patient:
· Do not use in water or while bathing
· Keep out of the reach of children
· Do not use simultaneously with high-frequency hospital equipment (e.g. diathermy equipment). It may result in burns at the site of the electrodes and possible damage to the trainer.
Precautions Review the following precautions with your patient:
The PMT should not remain inserted when the unit is not in use.
- The PMT should not be used while the patient:
· is sleeping
· has anything else in her vagina such as a tampon, diaphragm or is engaging in sexual intercourse.
· is engaging in any activity that could place the PMT in contact with water (e.g. swimming, bathing)
· is driving a motor vehicle
· is having her menstrual period
- The patient should discontinue treatments and contact you if she:
· feels any pain
· notices abnormal vaginal discharge, irritation to the tissues, or vaginal bleeding not associated with her usual menstrual cycle
· experiences burning when she urinates or other symptoms associated with a urinary infection
· Develops any lesions on her perineum
For Best Results
For best results, the patient may use the PMT twice a day during the treatment period. If this is not possible, the stimulation can still be effective, but improvement may take longer.
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