A new treatment is offering hope to millions of people suffering with bladder issues, in time for World Continence Week (16–22 June). The UK-first electromagnetic chair uses High-Intensity Focused Electromagnetic (HIFEM) technology to stimulate the pelvic floor muscles.
In just one 28-minute session, it delivers the equivalent of 11,000 Kegel exercises, and users stay fully clothed while they sit in the chair. Bladder problems affect more than 14 million people in the UK, that’s around 1 in 4 adults.
“Bladder issues can destroy confidence, relationships, and quality of life,” says Nurse Practitioner Joolia Gilvey from The Clinic Norwich. Supramax changes everything. It’s discreet, non-invasive, and actually works. For many, it’s the first time they’ve felt hope in years.”
Developed by Pure Tone Aesthetics, Supramax is the first medically certified chair of its kind available in the UK. The chair is proving particularly helpful for women, who make up the majority of bladder problem sufferers. NHS figures show that one in three women and one in 10 men experience urinary incontinence at some point in their lives.
Clinics report that many patients see results in as little as six sessions, each lasting under half an hour. Treatment courses are now available in clinics nationwide.
