A customer recently contacted me regarding the Myself pelvic
floor exercise device with biofeedback. I feel her independent
review of this product is beneficial to anyone considering
pelvic floor exercises with biofeedback as a conservative
treatment modality for stress or urge incontinence. I will
mention her only by her initials (PH) in this brief synopsis of
her feelings about the Myself. PH, has been suffering from urge
incontinence or overactive bladder for some years now, and has
undergone clinical biofeedback training previously to better
educate her on how to effectively strengthen her pelvic floor
muscles. She is referring to kegelcompare.com when she refers to
an unnamed website in her comments. She purchased the Myself
for the following stated reasons:
"Needed to improve my pelvic floor (muscle strength). ( I ) had
used a device in physiotherapy, which gave visual feedback and
told me when and how long to contract and relax the muscles for,
and found it an enormous help in doing the exercises. I
considered getting a different device as your web site suggested
this one was for someone with low to middle strength, and I
didn't think I was so bad... but it has been perfect."
PH had the follwing to say about what she liked about the Myself:
"The Myself is really easy and quick to use. There is never the
excuse that I don't have time as it only takes 5 minutes. I like
the fact that I can concentrate on getting the exercises right,
because I don't have to be counting or looking at I clock, the
device tells me when to contract and relax (the muscles). It
automatically adjusts to the level I need, and I can see that I
am improving. I can also see that I am doing the exercises
correctly. I'm not normally someone who can stay motivated when
exercising, unless I see results. I am still very motivated."
PH had the follwing to say about what she did not like about the
Myself:
"I thought it was a little pricy, and nearly bought something
cheaper, but I'm really glad I didn't. Bit annoyed that it
doesn't come with the extra sensors they recommend you have to
complete the 16 week initial exercise routine. (But now I'm nit
picking!)"
PH had the follwoing to say about how often she exercised with
the Myself:
"I have used the device as recommended, once or twice a day for
2 months (Five-minute sessions). I have moved up from level one
and am in the higher area of level two now. There are three
levels altogether."
PH had the following to say about the benefits she has had from
using the Myself:
"Your web site was a little conflicting in what it said about
the Myself's ability to improve sexual pleasure (your "compare"
chart says it doesn't but the information about it says it does.
My husband tells me he is very impressed! I feel much more
confident about my bladder control. Sometimes I can run without
a problem, and can completely stop myself if I have an urge
because of the sound of a running tap! I do however feel I have
some more exercises to do and more improvement to make."
I truly hope this client success story will be helpful to anyone
working to overcome incontinence.
Brad Porter, RN, BS
About the author:
Brad Porter, RN, BS is a RN in the state of Nevada working in
an acute rehabilitation setting since 2005. Owner and operator
of
www.kegelcompare.com since 2004.
