EMG (Electromyography, measurement of muscle) Biofeedback is the only accurate way there is of assessing Pelvic Floor Muscle activity.

Until now the equipment used for this was exceedingly complicated to use and expensive. As a result only those lucky enough to be referred to a specialist have benefited from this technology.

Simplex uses this very same technology now simplified to the point that it can be used by anyone. The device, which is globally unique, has been specifically designed for the use of continence advisors and for the general public.

Through a small vaginal probe Simplex measures the tiny electrical impulses produced by the Pelvic Floor Muscles. It's measurements include: muscle activity at rest, muscle power, onset time and release time.

Using sophisticated software it processes this information to help you confirm your specific condition.

As you progress through your corrective exercises you can actually see the results of your efforts displayed on a LED screen. The harder you work the more LEDs light up. Fantastic! You can see that you're doing your exercises correctly. You know how well your doing them and you know what you have to achieve to restore your muscles back to full strength.

Through it's very nature muscle rehabilitation requires effort over a period of several weeks.

Simplex is the only device available to support you in every aspect during this time.

Simplex is designed for prevention as well as for cure. We advocate it should be used in conjunction with Pelvic Floor exercises long before and continued long after childbirth.

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The Importance, Advantages and Alternatives of Maintaining Your Pelvic Floor Health

A common and often immediate effect of damaged or out of condition Pelvic Floor Muscles is a significant reduction in sexual pleasure. Long term effects can be more serious and lead to embarrassing urinary incontinence which itself is a massive problem throughout the UK.

67% of female incontinence is caused through childbirth. Large babies and caesareans births cause even more damage to muscle fibres and sensory nerves. Restoring Pelvic Floor Muscle condition, and in some cases sensory nerve conduction to its former strength, can only be effectively achieved by EMG - Biofeedback and or Neuromuscular Stimulation. This form of treatment has no side effects and has a proven track record of significant success.

Incontinence comes in several forms :- Genuine Stress, Urge, Frequency, Weak Pelvic Muscle, Pain Syndrome, Lack Of Sensitivity, Pain or any combination of these conditions. They can all have a profound effect on your quality of life.

There are four alternatives to treating these conditions:

Kegel Exercises
are taught and promoted in every maternity unit and they're the basic weapon of every continence clinic. Performed properly and regularly over a period of several weeks they can be effective. However it's surprisingly difficult to focus these exercises correctly. They're boring to do and most women simply give up trying long before any effect is achieved.

Surgery
is the very last choice as this treatment is invasive, takes time to heal and more often than not creates other complications.

Drugs
are expensive and often cause unwanted side effects. Some drugs are only effective while being taken.

EMG and STIM (electronic stimulation)
have no side effects, are easy to administer and have a very positive track record for improving continence and lack of sensitivity. (The latter cannot be helped by drugs). This form of treatment is used on a much higher and professional level in France, Finland, Norway, USA and Sweden. France, for instance, has over 4,000 specialised clinics focussing on Pelvic Floor recovery following childbirth.

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