{"id":20133,"date":"2021-09-27T14:06:04","date_gmt":"2021-09-27T12:06:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.intimina.com\/blog\/?p=20133"},"modified":"2021-09-27T15:15:14","modified_gmt":"2021-09-27T13:15:14","slug":"kegelsmart-clinical-trial","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.intimina.com\/blog\/kegelsmart-clinical-trial\/","title":{"rendered":"Do Kegel Trainers Really Work? A Clinical Trial by Banner University Medicine"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Did you know that 1\/3 of women worldwide are affected by pelvic floor disorders? Did you also know that a lot of pelvic floor disorders can be prevented?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pelvic floor disorders can look like anything from urinary incontinence during pregnancy to failing to reach the toilet in time during menopause. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Because of its commonness (and a major opportunity for improvement), Dr. Debra Wickman MD FACOG conducted a clinical trial for pelvic floor biofeedback devices at Banner University Medicine Institute: Phoenix Arizona.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The study was conducted on 49 women using KegelSmart pelvic floor trainers over the course of 12 weeks. The results were outstanding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To understand the trial outcomes, it\u2019s first important to understand what the pelvic floor is and how it can be measured.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Background Information<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A pelvic floor<\/a> is a group of muscles that support internal organs and act as support for bladder and bowel functions. It also encompasses the muscles that provide pleasure during intimacy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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KegelSmart is a smart pelvic floor trainer with patented technology for registering strength, contract time, and reaction time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The touch-sensor technology registers pelvic strength and rates contraction strength on a 5-level scale. It then creates an exercise regime that allows users to track their progress. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It contains a vibration-guided program where users engage their Kegels on and off, following the vibration patterns of the device, for five minutes daily. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Trial Objectives<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dr. Debra Wickman MD FACOG and the team at Banner University Medicine collected data through pelvic examinations by medical practitioners and through self-assessment questionnaires. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The objective of the trial was to measure urinary incontinence, vaginal laxity and sexual sensation problems among other weak pelvic floor symptoms over a 12-week period. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Each participant completed a pelvic floor exam using a clinical perineometer at the start and end of the study. A perineometer is an instrument that measures voluntary contractions of pelvic floor muscles. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The conditions of the study were that each participant used the KegelSmart<\/a> for 3.5\u20135 minutes per day for 12 weeks. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Participants were also asked to fill out weekly questionnaires about their experience and improvements using the device. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 49 women included in the clinical trial were ages 20\u201369, all experiencing urinary incontinence, vaginal laxity, or decreased sexual sensation for a period of 6 weeks or more. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Results<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

After the course of 12 weeks, 100% of participants reported increased pelvic floor strength using a perineometer. Additionally, the average pelvic floor strength doubled during this period. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Participants ages 23\u201350 reported a 90% increase in improved bladder control.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The same cohort also reported a 75% decrease in leaks due to physical activity, sneezing, coughing, or laughing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Additionally, 94% of women reported improved vaginal tightness and tone. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Ninety-two percent of participants reported improved sexual sensations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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And as the more overall quality of life, 83% of all participants reported an increase in the areas of body image, sex life, self-confidence, quality of sleep, and overall mood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Testimonials<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI no longer worry about bladder leakage, in fact, I don’t even think about it anymore. I will continue to make KegelSmart<\/a> part of my daily routine, it’s the only exercise I don’t dread doing!\u201d-Participant, Age 57<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI am so thrilled I have more control of my urine leakage, especially during physical activity. KegelSmart has made my quality of life greatly improve.\u201d -Participant, Age 60<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt radically improved my orgasms!\u201d -Participant, Age 56<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI have reduced the amount of leakage and frequency of leakage thanks to KegelSmart!\u201d -Participant, Age 60<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Among all participants, 92% said they would recommend this device to those they know, and 85% reported it as easy to use. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The most important finding of this clinical study is that pelvic floor disorders are not inevitable and can be prevented with exercise for overall improved quality of life.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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