HICMMT (High-Intensity Concentrated Magnetic Muscle Therapy) technology for the pelvic floor, often referred to as the EMSTRONG chair, works by using electromagnetic energy to stimulate deep pelvic floor muscle contractions. It is a non-invasive, non-surgical treatment where a patient sits fully clothed on a specialized chair that emits electromagnetic pulses, inducing thousands of "supramaximal" muscle contractions in a single 28-to-30-minute session—equivalent to roughly 11,000 to over 15,000, or even up to 30,000, Kegel exercises.
Here is a detailed breakdown of how the therapy works:
Mechanism of Action
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Electromagnetic Stimulation: The pelvic chair (or cushion) uses a magnetic field (similar to an MRI machine, around 2.5 Tesla) to penetrate deep into the pelvic area.
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Neuromuscular Activation: These waves pass through the body to activate motor neurons, which in turn cause the pelvic floor muscles to contract and relax, independent of brain function.
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Supramaximal Contractions: The technology triggers "supramaximal" contractions—intense, rapid, and sustained muscle contractions that cannot be achieved by voluntary, conscious Kegel exercises.
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Muscle Remodeling: The deep, intense, and rapid repetitions cause the muscle fibers to remodel, strengthen, and tighten.
Effects on the Body
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Strengthens Pelvic Floor: It restores control to muscles that have weakened due to aging, childbirth, or prostate surgery.
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Reduces Incontinence: It is effective for stress, urge, and mixed incontinence by improving bladder control.
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Improves Sexual Function: It can increase blood flow to the pelvic area and help with erectile dysfunction in men and better orgasms in both men and women.
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Improves Nerve Function: The stimulation can improve the connection between the brain and pelvic floor muscles.
Treatment Details
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Non-Invasive and Painless: The patient remains fully clothed while sitting on the chair.
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Quick Sessions: A single session lasts approximately 28 to 30 minutes.
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Course of Treatment: A typical protocol involves six sessions, usually scheduled twice a week over three weeks.
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No Downtime: Patients can immediately resume normal, daily activities.
Many patients report improvements in incontinence symptoms after just one or two sessions, with results continuing to improve over the following weeks.
