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Body Clock Health Care Ltd
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Using Your SensaTONE
for Men For PFS
PFS - Pelvic Floor Stimulation
a) Switch the unit on by pressing
the Power Key button. The
SensaTONE for Men will
always start up in Mode A.
b) The SensaTONE for Men has
four preset programmes:
Mode A
- Urge Incontinence
Mode B
- Stress Incontinence
Mode C
- Mixed Incontinence
Mode D
- After Care
c) Select the mode most
appropriate for your type of
incontinence by pressing the
‘MODE’ key. Please refer to
page 9 if you are unsure of
which mode to use.
d) Now begin by pressing the
‘Intensity Up’ key. Each time
you press this key, you will see
the intensity level increase on
the LCD.
e) Carefully continue to press the
‘Intensity Up’ key until you
comfortably feel your muscles
contracting. If the sensation
feels too strong, simply press
the ‘Intensity Down’ key to
minimise the feeling.
f ) Modes A, B and C all have
fixed programme times. The
SensaTONE for Men will
automatically switch off once
the programme is complete.
Mode D does not have a fixed
programme time. Refer to
page 9 for more information
about Mode D.
g) After use, always remember to
ensure that the SensaTONE for
Men is switched off, then
remove the SensaTONE for
Men probe from your body.
Disconnect the leads and then
clean it in accordance with the
instructions found on page 6
or in the SensaTONE for Men
probe instruction manual.
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Choosing The Right Mode
There are three types of
incontinence, all of which can be
treated with the SensaTONE for Men:
1.
Urge incontinence (MODE A)
-
occurs with a strong, sudden
and uncontrollable urge to
urinate.
2.
Stress incontinence (MODE B)
-
occurs when sneezing,
coughing, laughing, lifting or
during exercise and causes a
small amount of urine to leak.
3.
Mixed incontinence (MODE C)
-
a combination of urge and
stress incontinence.
Frequency Of Use
Below is a guide showing how
often to use each PFS mode on
your SensaTONE for Men. If your
muscles start to ache, or you
have any problems using the
SensaTONE for Men, please
contact your medical adviser.
Using Mode D – After Care
This is an optional mode and can
be used either directly after
treatment (provided you are not
experiencing any muscle fatigue),
or, as a maintenance mode after
you have been using your unit on a
regular basis and have experienced
an improvement in your condition.
NB. There is no recommended
treatment time for Mode D. It is
at your discretion. It is suggested
that it is used no more than
15-30 minutes per day.
Using the SensaTONE
for Men for Faecal
(Bowel) incontinence
or Nocturnal Enuresis
The Sensatone for Men can be
used for these conditions, but you
must consult with a medical
adviser to determine the best
treatment mode prior to use.
PFS - Frequently Asked
Questions
Q
How long will it take to see
results?
A The amount of time varies
from man to man; it is also
dependent on the type of
incontinence from which you
are suffering.
STRESS Incontinence
-
improvement comes
slowly with the building
of muscle fibre and
nerve sensitivity. This can
take up to 2 months.
URGE Incontinence
-
improvements are made by
reducing the false signals
sent by the bladder to the
brain. Results can be seen
in as little as 14 days.
MIXED Incontinence
-
improvements are made
by building the muscle fibre
and nerve sensitivity as well
as reducing the false signals
being sent to the brain. This
can take slightly longer, but
you should be able to notice
a difference within 21 days.
Q
What does it feel like?
A All three PFS programmes feel
slightly different. In general,
the feeling is that of a pleasant,
tingly, squeezing sensation
that contracts and relaxes the
pelvic floor muscles.
Q
Is it suitable for use by all men?
A
Yes, all men can use it
provided none of the
contraindications apply.
Q
Can you use the Sensatone
for Men for Faecal (Bowel)
incontinence or Nocturnal
Enuresis?
A
Yes, but you must consult with
your medical adviser to
determine the treatment mode
which will best suit your needs.
Q
Are there any side effects?
A
No, it is totally drug free.
There are no known
side effects.
Before first use of the
SensaTONE for Men,
please familiarise
yourself with the
‘Precautions and
Contraindications’
contained on page 4.
The SensaTONE for Men
should
NOT
be used if
suffering from a urinary
or bowel infection or
tissue damage or if
you have a recent local
surgical scar.
Programme
Mode A
Mode B
Mode C
Mode D
Length
30 mins
30 mins
45 mins
–
How often
1-2 times a day
Complete the programme once a day
Once a day or every other day depending on severity
Please see ‘Using Mode D’ above
DO NOT EXCEED TREATMENT TIMES UNLESS ADVISED BY A MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL.
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Programme
Display
Output Frequency/Duration
5Hz / 3 mins 10Hz / 5 mins 15Hz / 5 mins
20Hz / 5 mins 15Hz / 5 mins
10Hz / 5 mins 5Hz / 2mins
Total time = 30 mins
Urge
A
10Hz / 5 mins 35Hz / 5 mins 50Hz / 10mins
35Hz / 5mins 10Hz / 5mins
Total time = 30 mins
Stress
B
10Hz / 5mins 20Hz / 5 mins 30Hz / 5 mins
40Hz / 5mins 50Hz / 5mins 40Hz / 5mins
30Hz / 5mins 20Hz / 5mins 10Hz / 5mins
Total time = 45 mins
Mixed
C
Frequency Modulation
Frequency increases from 2 Hz to 10 Hz in 4 secs.
and then back to 2Hz in another 4 secs.
Total cycle = 8 secs
Total time = 45 mins
After Care
D
All outputs have 200µs pulse width. For the Urge, Stress and Mixed mode,
the output pulses are alternatively switched on and off for 5 seconds.
Specifications
Output Channel
Single Channel
Output Waveform
Bi-phasic rectangular
Output Voltage
0-40V adjustable in 14 steps across a 500 ohm load
Output Intensity
0-80mA adjustable in 14 steps across a 500 ohm load
Automatic Power Off
5 minutes
Battery
2 x 1.5v AAA Batteries
Battery Low Detect
2.2V±0.1V
TM
Guarantee
Your SensaTONE for Men is guaranteed for a period of 2 years
against manufacturer’s defects. Please record purchase details in
the space provided below for your record purposes. The guarantee
does not include leads, electrodes, probes or battery.
Date of purchase:
Invoice number:
If you have any further
questions on
incontinence or need
some advice, contact
The Bladder and Bowel
Foundation on:
Helpline: (+44) (0)845 345 0165
e-mail:
info@bladderandbowelfoundation.org
web:
www.bladderandbowelfoundation.org
Reg Charity
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