PELVIC FLOOR CLINIC
WE OFFER HELP FOR MEN AND WOMEN.
“Very professional staff, very polite and explain everything to you about the treatment. I would recommend this clinic to everyone.”
Dr. Bryan Scotson Smith
5 Star rating on Trusted Practitioner.
Limited time offer: Receive a FREE 10 minute trial Emsella session during your initial consultation! (where medically appropriate)
Don’t keep struggling on!
Leading treatment for weak pelvic floors, BLADDER LEAKAGE AND URINARY INCONTINENCE.
ARE YOU:
- Leaking urine when coughing, sneezing or exercising?
- Needing the loo frequently?
- Needing to know where the nearest loo is?
As Podiatrists we are degree trained, HCPC registered, medical professionals, who treat patients from the hip down.
In scientific research 95% of treated patients using the emsella pelvic floor chair treatment reported a significant improvement in their quality of life.
Although we are called The Foot & Ankle Clinic, our HCPC registered podiatrists also treat daily men and women who are looking for bladder weakness or bladder leakage treatment, urinary incontinence treatment (including stress and urge incontinence) and pelvic strengthening.
Undergoing further specialised training, and harnessing the power of leading technology, our team offer a highly effective treatment for urinary incontinence, bladder leakage and pelvic floor issues.
A huge step forward in urinary incontinence treatment and pelvic floor therapy, the Emsella Pelvic Floor Chair is a non-invasive device that strengthens pelvic floor muscles using electromagnetic technology.
Utilised by leading medical clinics, including those on Harley Street, it is a non-invasive, comfortable physiotherapy treatment for urinary incontinence and pelvic health.
Patients undergo the pelvic floor therapy fully clothed and without intimate procedures.
From menopausal bladder weakness to men’s urinary incontinence to overactive bladder treatment we are here to help.
HOW WE HELP PATIENTS…
At The Foot & Ankle Clinic’s Pelvic Floor Service, we use the Emsella Chair to help men and women suffering with bladder leakage, urinary incontinence, urgency and pelvic floor weakness.
High-Intensity Focused Electromagnetic (HIFEM®) technology generates thousands of supramaximal pelvic floor muscle contractions, stimulating all pelvic floor muscles and providing deep and powerful muscle contractions. It is the gold standard in pelvic floor chair therapy.
In one session, you will receive the equivalent of more than 11,000 pelvic floor exercises.
The Emsella chair offers:
Bladder leakage treatment
Overactive bladder treatment
Stress incontinence treatment
Urge incontinence treatment
Pelvic floor strengthening
Menopause bladder leakage treatment
Post childbirth bladder weakness treatment
Men’s urinary incontinence treatment
Women’s urinary incontinence treatment
BENEFITS FOR THE PATIENT…
THE PELVIC FLOOR CHAIR IS NON-INVASIVE: NO SURGERY, INCISIONS, OR DOWNTIME.
DISCREET URINARY INCONTINENCE AND BLADDER LEKAGE TREATMENT: SESSIONS CONDUCTED FULLY CLOTHED
Walk-in Walk-out: Minimal side effects, resume daily activities immediately.
Clinically Proven: In scientific research 95% of treated patients reported a significant improvement in their quality of life.
A MEDICAL APPROACH TO Pelvic floor strengthening for a life free
from the limitations of urinary incontinence and bladder leakage!
WHAT DOES URINARY INCONTINENCE MEAN?
Many people are unaware that their symptoms class them as having urinary incontinence. If you need e.g. the loo all the time, leak when coughing etc then in the medical world this is classed as urinary incontinence.
Understanding the type of urinary incontinence is crucial for effective treatment. It can be categorised into several types: Stress Urinary Incontinence, Urge Incontinence, Overflow Incontinence, and Mixed Incontinence. Stress incontinence involves urinary leakage during activities such as lifting, sneezing, laughing, coughing, or exercise. Urge incontinence is when you suddenly need to urinate. Weakened pelvic floor muscles can lead to various types of incontinence.
WHY CHOOSE THIS CLINIC FOR PELVIC FLOOR TREATMENT?
OUR 3 Step Programme UTILISES BOTH OUR CLINICAL EXPERIENCE AND LEADING TECHNOLOGY. HAVING UNDERGONE FURTHER SPECIALISED TRAINING OUR TEAM OF HCPC REGISTERED PODIATRISTS OFFER A MEDICAL APPROACH.
Disclaimer: The effectiveness of Emsella Chair treatment can vary. Individual results may depend on factors such as the severity of the condition and adherence to the recommended treatment plan.
1. Assess
We will conduct an initial consultation, in a private consultation room, where we take a full and thorough medical history of the issue. This is also your opportunity to ask any questions, so we can address any of your concerns.
You can choose to see a male or female practitioner and no intimate examination is required.
2. Treat
We will develop and implement a customised treatment plan (where medically appropriate). Treatment is £125 a session.
3. Monitor
We closely monitor your progress to ensure the optimum outcome. Clinical case meetings take place within the clinic to ensure best care is delivered for every individual patient.
HEAR PEOPLE’S STORIES…
Find out what it’s like to use the pelvic floor chair, listen to Kelly, Sam and Tom’s experience.
Kelly’s Story
Kelly, 49, underwent pelvic floor therapy and in her first 3 sessions found that her urgency to go to the loo has gone, so she no longer has to run to the loo!
Tom’s STORY
After undergoing men’s urinary incontinence treatment, Tom went from getting up 7 times a night to go to the loo, to getting up once if at all.
Sam’s STORY
Sam was experiencing post childbirth bladder weakness. After having her second child Sam, one of our clinical team, was constantly needing the loo, sometimes not making it in time. Hear, how as she begins her treatment it is already making a difference…
BTL EMSELLA in the news.
Not heard about pelvic floor chair therapy before? Hear how this technology has been reviewed by the media Health experts and columnists:
The Daily Mail (6 Mar 2020) – Vaginal tightening therapy and the Emsella chair
The Sunday Times – Women are queueing up to use the ‘Kegel throne’. Victoria Woodhall takes a seat
The Mail Online – Could a vibrating chair really stop embarrassing leaks (and help your love life)?
The Rebel Mama – My vagina’s date with technology: The EMSELLA journal
This Morning – Emsella Chair
HELPING PATIENTS ACROSS TYNESIDE, COUNTY DURHAM TEESSIDE AND NORTH YORKSHIRE
Our team of HCPC registered medical professionals are here to help. We regularly help patients from Darlington, Stockton-on-Tees, Middlesbrough, Yarm, Northallerton, Durham, Newcastle, Hartlepool, Richmond, Bishop Auckland, Harrogate and surrounding areas who are looking for help with urinary incontinence, bladder leakage and pelvic floor weakness.
During your initial consultation you will:
1.
Receive a FREE 10 minute session on the Emsella Pelvic Floor chair (if medically appropriate).
2.
Understand if and how Emsella technology can help you
3.
Receive a personalised plan if treatment is appropriate from a medical professional
We treat people using the pelvic floor chair from all over the North East and North Yorkshire. From Newcastle, Durham, Middlesbrough, Darlington, Harrogate and further afield.
Please note this service cannot be booked online. Please call our reception to book,
by clicking the ‘Call us to book’ button or dial tel: 01325 639025.
What others say about us
Thank you Laurajayne
VERY IMPRESSED
Thank you so much.
I attended on this occasion with a very painful heel which my GP had diagnosed as a fractured heel but which was unsupported by A&E despite his referral. Ben has confirmed this as a likely diagnosis and made good suggestions to help me through a forthcoming holiday for which I am grateful. If the problem persists he is able to offer further therapeutic interventions to assist recovery.
I couldn’t recommend the Foot and Ankle Clinic more highly.
Frequently asked questions
Can you help treat pelvic prolapse?
Yes, the emsella chair can improve pelvic prolapse, but not a stage 4 prolapse.
Can I pick to see a male or female clinician for my initial consultation?
Yes. We want our patients to feel as comfortable as possible so if you have a preference for your initial consultation please advise the receptionist when booking your appointment.
Is the treatment suitable for both men and women?
In short, yes.
How long does each Emsella Chair session last, and how many sessions are typically recommended?
Each Emsella Chair session typically lasts around 30 minutes, and the recommended number of sessions varies depending on the severity of the condition. The most common number is 6 to 8 sessions, comprised of 2 a week, for 3 to 4 weeks. In more extreme cases further sessions may be required, but for most a periodic top up maintenance session is all that’s needed. A personalised treatment plan will be discussed during your consultation.
Is the Emsella Chair treatment painful, and are there any side effects?
The treatment is generally well-tolerated, and most individuals experience only mild sensations, such as muscle contractions or tingling, during or after a session. There is typically no pain or downtime associated with the treatment.
Is there anyone who can’t use the Emsella chair?
Unfortunately it is not suitable for patients who are currently pregnant, have a stage 4 prolapse, have a pacemaker, metal plates such as hip replacements, defibrillator or if you have a IUD or copper coil.
What should I wear during a pelvic floor treatment session?
You can remain fully clothed during Emsella Chair sessions. Comfortable attire is recommended for your convenience.
Can this treatment help for menopause and incontinence or pelvic floor issues?
Yes.
Can this treatment be suitable where female or male pelvic floor exercises haven’t worked?
Yes.
How much does treatment cost?
Each individual treatment session is £125 a session. Most patients require 6 sessions to achieve a good result.
How many Emsella sessions are needed?
A course of treatment is 6 sessions. However, your pelvic floor is a muscle and like all muscles it is a use it or lose it situation. So, top up sessions may be required in the future.
Is Emsella painful?
No, treatment is not painful. Most patients describe it as a tingling, buzzing sensation.
Can Emsella pelvic floor treatment help during menopause?
Yes. Many of our patients are menopausal women who don’t want to put up with a weakened pelvic floor and say that the treatment has transformed their lives as they are no longer beholden to eg finding where the nearest loo is etc
Can Men use Emsella for bladder leakage and urinary incontinence treatment?
Yes absolutely. Men often experience bladder leakage as they get older or have undergone treatment for prostate issues, such as an enlarged prostate or prostate cancer. This treatment aims to strengthen the pelvic floor so helping to control the urge to urinate.
Is bladder leakage normal?
No. In the vast majority of cases it is caused by weakened muscles. So by reactivating and strengthening those muscles the bladder leakage can be reduced or resolved. The Emsella pelvic floor chair creates 11,000 controlled contractions in just under half an hour.
Can Emsella help stress incontinence?
Yes. It is fantastic at treating this issue as it re strengthens the muscle which gives you control back.
Emsella Pelvic floor chair v Kegel exercises
Kegel exercises target a smaller area of the pelvic floor. If you think of your pelvic floor as a hammock, then Emsella targets the whole hammock not just the dip in the middle. Also, whereas when you are doing kegel exercises they take a while, because of how it performs the contraction it is possible to do 11,000 in 28 minutes, which means results can be achieved fast.
Is the Emsella pelvic floor chair better than pelvic floor exercises?
The Emsella pelvic floor chair can target a much larger proportion of the pelvic floor than exercises can. It can also carry out far more of them in a shorter time (11,000 in 28 minutes). This is why we see many patients who have been carrying out pelvic floor exercises but not seeing results, who then come to us and achieve a fantastic result because it targets a wider area and at much greater frequency. .