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The PFXA Pelvic Floor eXerciser provides instant feedback for men and women doing their pelvic floor exercises. In operation, air pressure in an anal sensor produced by a pelvic floor contraction is transferred by a tube to the PFX Indicator Unit where its strength is displayed on a 0-12 scale. PFXA is a high quality product that is recommended by Colo Rectal Surgeons, Nurses, Physiotherapists and Stomatherapists in many countries for use by those who would benefit from feedback when performing pelvic floor exercises. Feedback provided by PFXA is useful for:
Seeing one's PFX score increasing steadily provides great encouragement to complete the exercise program which leads to a revitalised pelvic floor and renewed control. Professional Studies have demonstrated that feedback speeds learning and leads to faster pelvic floor fitness. It has been shown that feedback can increase the success rate of Pelvic Floor exercises by 50%. Doing pelvic floor contractions without feedback is uncertain and unrewarding. Many people give up. And the condition that lead to them to attempt the exercises becomes worse. What condition? Firstly, it is will be useful to consider the form and function of the Pelvic Floor. |
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THE
PELVIC FLOOR There is a group of
muscles in a hammock-like sheet suspended within the pelvis
that supports our internal organs. These are called the
Pelvic Floor Muscles and they play an important role in the
correct functioning of the urethra (the outlet tube of the
bladder) and the rectum. A woman's vagina crosses her pelvic
floor muscle sheet also. Please refer to PFX2. Most people are
unaware of their Pelvic Floor Muscles. It is only when
bladder or bowel control becomes a problem, (for example,
accidental leaks during laughing, coughing or exertion or
after surgery) do they come into focus. Doctors call this
'faecal incontinence'. These leaks are
probably telling you that your Pelvic Floor muscles are
unfit or have become damaged or stretched. For
example: Pelvic floor
exercises can revitalise your Pelvic Floor and bring things
back to normal - or better! Before starting a
program of pelvic floor exercises to improve bladder or
bowel control it is a good idea to talk to a doctor in case
there are other factors affecting your condition. THE
PARADOX When some people
attempt to void their bowels they actually tighten their
anal sphincters. This produces an effect opposite to what
they are trying to achieve and can lead to chronic
constipation. Feedback from PFXA
can help these people learn how to relax their anal
sphincter. PELVIC
FLOOR WORKOUTS You should do your
pelvic floor workouts once or twice per day with the
objective of reaching 10 on the PFX scale 10 times with 10
second 'relaxes' between. During each workout try to achieve
more contractions, higher readings. Your
'squeeze-and-lift' contractions must be 'full
on'. Your muscles only
grow stronger when recovering between sessions. The greater
the exertion the greater the improvement in strength.
If added muscle bulk
and strength is your goal then there is no substitute for
'full on' exercising. Doing little contractions is a waste
of time. It is motivational,
even fun, to see your PFX score improving. However there is no
need to use PFX every time. Do your contractions whenever
you have a spare moment - waiting at traffic lights, on the
phone and so on. Use PFX to keep
track of your progress. PFX
KIT Each PFX Kit is
packaged in a Clamshell Case the size of a large paperback
book. It is shipped by airmail in a plain outer
wrapping. The Case
contains: PFX is a long-term
investment in fitness and good health.
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