Explore the benefits of EmSella and pelvic floor treatments. Learn how these solutions can enhance pelvic health and provide lasting comfort for your needs.
Explore the benefits of EmSella and pelvic floor treatments. Learn how these solutions can enhance pelvic health and provide lasting comfort for your needs.
Pelvic floor weakness and urinary incontinence affect many people after childbirth, with age, surgery, or chronic strain, creating a demand for effective recovery options. This article explains how EmSella — a TGA-approved HIFEM therapy that causes very strong pelvic floor contractions — compares with conventional approaches such as Kegel exercises, pelvic floor physiotherapy, and invasive surgical repair. We cover the mechanism behind HIFEM technology, its real-world equivalence to voluntary exercises, who can benefit, cost and long-term value, and how to choose the right pathway for postpartum recovery, prevention, and symptom control.
EmSella is a chair-based therapy using high-intensity focused electromagnetic (HIFEM) pulses to produce very strong pelvic floor contractions that strengthen muscle fibres and retrain how nerves control muscles. The mechanism forces pelvic floor muscles to contract at intensities and frequencies beyond voluntary capacity, which encourages muscle growth, better muscle activation, and improved automatic control — all leading to better bladder control and core support. Clinical outcomes commonly reported include reduced urinary leakage, improved pelvic support, and potential improvements in sexual function, making EmSella an effective non-surgical option for pelvic floor recovery.
EmSella delivers focused electromagnetic pulses through a specialised chair, causing rapid, intense pelvic floor contractions without internal probes or active effort. Sessions typically last around 28 minutes, triggering thousands of contractions that exceed what voluntary Kegels can reliably produce; this intense workout encourages muscle growth and better coordination between nerves and muscles. Patients generally feel a series of rhythmic contractions and report no painful sensations, and the non-invasive nature means there is no anaesthesia or recovery time required. Benefits include noticeable reductions in stress and urge urinary leakage, improved pelvic floor muscle tone (aiding core stability), and enhanced sexual wellness for some clients due to better muscle control and confidence. The therapy is non-invasive with no downtime, allowing people to resume daily activities immediately after each session, with many noticing improvements within a few weeks.
HIFEM Technology for Urinary Incontinence: Pelvic Floor Muscle Strengthening
HIFEM technology can safely and effectively treat stress, urge, and mixed urinary incontinence through pelvic floor muscle strengthening and hypertrophy.
The use of HIFEM technology in the treatment of pelvic floor muscles as a cause of female sexual dysfunction: a multi-center pilot study, 2019
Certain patient profiles gain clearer, faster advantages from EmSella because the technology directly targets how muscles are activated and their automatic control. Typical candidates include women after childbirth looking to regain pelvic floor strength, individuals with stress or mixed urinary leakage seeking non-surgical options, and older adults experiencing muscle weakness who want to prevent further issues. Men with pelvic floor weakness following prostate or pelvic surgery or due to chronic strain may also benefit from targeted HIFEM sessions. Screening is essential to check for reasons not to have the treatment, such as certain implantable devices or pregnancy, and a professional assessment will clarify whether EmSella should be the main treatment or used alongside pelvic floor physiotherapy for best results.
EmSella is offered locally as a clinic-delivered option in Geelong; Core Amore provides EmSella treatments with TGA-approved equipment and packages tailored to patient needs.
Kegel exercises, pelvic floor physiotherapy, and behavioural training represent gentler, more affordable ways to strengthen pelvic floor muscles by voluntary contractions, biofeedback, and functional retraining. Unlike EmSella’s externally generated very strong contractions, traditional methods rely on patient-led effort, correct technique, and sustained practice over weeks to months to build muscle and improve nerve-muscle control. The major trade-offs are time investment and variability: Kegels are accessible and safe but often suffer from incorrect performance and inconsistent practice, while physiotherapy adds expert guidance and biofeedback at higher per-session cost. Here, we compare the mechanisms, limitations, and a common equivalence estimate to help you choose between home-led and clinic-based options.
Kegel exercises are voluntary contractions of the pelvic floor muscles designed to improve tone and automatic support for bladder control and pelvic stability. Correct technique requires isolating pelvic floor contraction without engaging the glutes or abdomen, and many people benefit from initial physiotherapist guidance or biofeedback to learn precise activation. Kegels are effective for prevention and long-term maintenance when done correctly and consistently, but progress is gradual and depends heavily on consistent practice and proper technique. Plain Kegels face three practical limitations: technique errors that reduce effectiveness, variable practice over time, and limited intensity compared with machine-induced contractions. For individuals with severe weakness, nerve damage, or difficulty feeling muscle movements, Kegels alone may be insufficient and referral to pelvic floor physiotherapy or device-based options is a good idea.
The Emsella Chair: Achieving Thousands of Pelvic Floor Contractions Per Session
The Emsella chair generates thousands of supramaximal pelvic floor muscle contractions. Each session is equivalent to performing 11,000 pelvic floor exercises, but without the physical exertion.
URINARY INCONTINENCE AND BTL EMSELLA, 2021
Cost-effectiveness for pelvic floor recovery depends on direct monetary cost, time investment, adherence risk, and potential to avoid invasive procedures later. EmSella starts at $240 per session and delivers concentrated intensity and consistent treatment, whereas Kegels are effectively free but carry a hidden time cost and inconsistent practice in real life. Physiotherapy combines professional oversight with per-session fees and home exercise requirements. Long-term value should be assessed as cost-per-outcome: how much time, money, and effort are required to reach lasting bladder control and strength, and what maintenance schedule is needed to sustain gains?
As a practical local example, EmSella pricing at Core Amore starts at $240 per session, with package options available and a minimum 6-session package required for new clients. That minimum course reflects standard treatment plans for retraining nerves and muscles and is designed to deliver measurable strength gains. Packages may reduce per-session cost and support adherence. Kegels cost little financially but may require months of disciplined practice and occasional physiotherapy consults to ensure correct technique; those hidden costs — time, missed work, inconsistent results — influence real-world value. EmSella’s higher per-session price buys intensive, clinic-based treatment with a consistent schedule that can reduce total treatment duration. Surgery carries the highest cost and recovery burden but may be necessary for physical damage; EmSella can help avoid surgery for many patients if implemented early.
EmSella’s chair-based delivery and non-invasive electromagnetic approach create a clinical experience focused on comfort, convenience, and no recovery downtime. The technology avoids internal probes, anaesthesia, and surgical incisions, reducing immediate risk while enabling patients to sit fully clothed during treatment. Patient comfort and the absence of downtime make EmSella suitable for people prioritising minimal disruption to daily life, and the consistent session settings support consistent treatment courses.
At Core Amore’s Geelong clinic, the patient pathway begins with a professional assessment to confirm suitability and check for reasons not to have the treatment, followed by scheduling a minimum 6-session package for new clients. Each session is delivered in a comfortable, private setting with founder-led oversight by Lisa Henry to ensure personalised attention and consistent monitoring of progress. Sessions last roughly 28 minutes, involve sitting on the EmSella chair while the device delivers HIFEM pulses, and require no recovery time; follow-up visits track symptom changes and plan maintenance or booster sessions.
Compared with surgical repair for severe physical damage, EmSella offers markedly lower immediate risk and a rapid return to normal activities. Surgery remains the main option for structural issues like significant pelvic organ prolapse or detached support structures, whereas EmSella addresses muscle strength and nerve-muscle control without surgery. For many patients, EmSella can reduce symptoms enough to avoid or delay surgery, but it is not a substitute where physical repair is medically necessary. Assessing severity, imaging, and professional evaluation helps determine whether EmSella is appropriate as an initial non-surgical treatment or part of a combined strategy.
EmSella Chair Therapy for Stress Urinary Incontinence: Aetiology and Risk Factors
Stress urinary incontinence (SUI) is the involuntary loss of urine that occurs during physical exertion, such as coughing, sneezing, laughing, or exercise. It is caused by the weakening of the pelvic floor muscles or urethral sphincter. It is more commonly observed in women, with up to 33% experiencing the condition at least once in their lifetime, compared to less than 3% of men experiencing SUI¹. Risk factors for women include obesity, smoking, and previous pregnancies, whereas SUI in men primarily develops due to iatrogenic causes, such as radical prostatectomy.
Effect of Emsella Chair Therapy on Stress Urinary Incontinence, 2024
EmSella offers a stronger, more consistent stimulus through very strong contractions, often producing faster measurable gains than Kegels alone, particularly for those who struggle with correct technique or adherence. Kegel exercises remain valuable for ongoing maintenance and self-management and are often prescribed alongside clinic-based interventions to turn increased strength into practical control. A combined approach — EmSella for rapid strength gains followed by physiotherapist-guided Kegels and functional retraining — commonly provides an optimal balance of efficiency and long-term self-management. Deciding superiority depends on individual goals, baseline function, and willingness to engage with home exercise programs.
Typical protocols recommend a minimum course of six sessions delivered over several weeks to create changes in nerve-muscle control and measurable strength improvements, with boosters or maintenance sessions scheduled as needed thereafter. Core Amore requires a six-session minimum for new clients to ensure enough treatment for retraining, but individual factors — such as severity of incontinence, age, and baseline muscle strength — may influence optimal session count. Outcomes generally improve with adherence to the initial course and follow-up maintenance; clinicians tailor schedules based on response and functional goals.
EmSella is generally well tolerated, but reasons not to have treatment include the presence of certain implantable electronic devices or metallic implants in the treatment area, and pregnancy, which require professional screening before treatment. Side effects are typically mild and temporary, such as temporary muscle soreness or localised tiredness following sessions, and serious problems are rare when appropriate screening is performed. Because EmSella is TGA-approved, its safety profile has been evaluated for the intended use, but a clinical consultation remains essential to confirm suitability and check for reasons not to have the treatment.
Postpartum recovery demands timely and effective pelvic floor strengthening to reduce leakage, maintain pelvic support, and lower long-term prolapse risk; EmSella accelerates muscle recruitment and can complement traditional rehabilitation approaches. The technology’s capacity to cause frequent, very strong contractions supports faster muscle strengthening than voluntary exercises alone, but it is most effective when combined with physiotherapy that retrains practical control for daily tasks.
Childbirth places significant strain on pelvic floor muscles and connective tissues, increasing the risk of urinary leakage, pelvic organ prolapse, and reduced sexual function if recovery is incomplete. Early strengthening restores bladder control, supports pelvic organs, and improves core stability, reducing the likelihood of chronic dysfunction. Timely intervention, whether through guided exercises, physiotherapy, or additional clinic-based therapies, therefore has both benefits for symptoms and prevention for long-term pelvic health.
EmSella’s very strong contractions recruit deeper muscle fibres and rapidly increase nerve-muscle activation, which can shorten the timeline to measurable strength gains compared with voluntary exercises alone. Typical session cadences and an initial multi-session course support gradual strengthening, and combining EmSella with physiotherapist-guided functional training ensures that gains in muscle capacity turn into better bladder control and pelvic support. This integrated model helps postpartum patients regain confidence and reduces the time spent performing high-frequency home exercises.
EmSella offers a revolutionary, non-invasive solution for pelvic floor recovery, providing rapid and effective results compared to traditional methods like Kegel exercises. By delivering thousands of strong contractions in a single session, it significantly enhances muscle strength and bladder control, making it an ideal choice for those seeking efficient recovery. Embracing this advanced therapy can lead to improved quality of life and long-term pelvic health. Discover how EmSella can transform your recovery journey by scheduling a consultation with the Core Amore team today.
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