HIFEM is a muscle building and body sculpting program designed to give your body the effects of an intense workout in 30 minutes. It has been used since 2018 to strengthen the pelvic floor musculature.
HIFEM is non-invasive, has no downtime, and can provide results starting after your first 30 minute session. HIFEM induces supramaximal muscle contractions that are not achievable through regular exercise or voluntary muscle contractions. The pelvic floor is reeducated to lift and support the pelvic organs. When the organs are not supported, you may have problems controlling the release of urine.
The procedure is simple and completely non invasive. You will sit fully clothed on a specialized seat. During your 30 minute treatment you will feel tingling and muscle contractions. It should not be painful. Many patients report improvement after only 1-2 treatments. A course of treatment is 6 sessions over 3 weeks. For best results, 1 follow up treatment is recommended every 3 months.
Our patient testimonials!
I have received 6 magnetic muscle stimulation treatments for pelvic floor strengthening. This treatment was recommended by Dr. Starns for bladder stress and urge incontinence. After the initial treatment of 30 minutes, I could tell a change in the ability to hold my urine. I feel an overall 80-85% improvement with urge incontinence (making it to the bathroom without leakage). I have also seen a 75% improvement with stress incontinence when sneezing, laughing, or being startled.