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Initially the sensation through the probe
may be limited but will improve during
treatment. Take care not to use too
much strength and
stimulate the muscles until normal
sensation is restored. The sensation
may not be even as it may vary
depending on the sensitivity of the
nerves.
The LCD display shows the strength of
intensity used. The aim is to increase
this over a few days. But remember
there is no hurry, so only increase the
strength of the stimulation as and when
you are comfortable and ready to
progress.
Note: If the sensation becomes
uncomfortable,
intensity using the button ▼.
When switched on, in STRES and
TONE programmes the unit will go
through an exercise programme for 4-5
seconds, followed by a rest period of 8-
10 seconds. The Alivia causes a
sensation which feels like a strong
drawing in of the vagina and pulling up
of the pelvic floor. The natural reaction
will be to pull in and up with the
muscles.
At lower strength settings, you may not
feel any sensation at all, this depends
very much on the individual and any
pre-existing physical conditions, so
slowly increase
repeatedly pressing the ▲ button until
you begin to feel the muscles around
your vagina contract.
For best results in these programmes
try to contract the pelvic floor muscles
along with the Alivia, and to sustain the
contraction into the rest interval. If
thereby over
reduce the
the intensity by
possible, link the contraction to your
breathing to get into a gentle rhythm.
Increase the strength as high as it is
comfortable, and then take it back down
one step.
The strength display on the control unit
will reduce to 0 and flash during the rest
period.
The URGE programme
differently. There is no need to have a
contraction. The strength should be
comfortable, but
noticeable. You may need to increase it
over the course of the treatment.
The length of each
automatically set to 20 minutes. The
length of each session for muscle
strengthening will also depend on your
ability to contract and your resistance to
fatigue. Be careful not to overuse early
on, as the resulting aches may not be
felt until the next day.
Note: If
cramping, switch the unit off
until the symptoms go away
then continue the session with the
intensity set at a lower level.
Optional skin surface
placement for URGE (this may not be
as effective as the stimulation with
the vaginal probe).
An alternative method to a vaginal
probe is to stimulate areas of the skin
that are close to the nerves that go to
the bladder and urethra. These come
from the parts of the spinal cord
segment called S2-S3.
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