What is Functional Electrical Stimulation?

FES is a training tool especially for the postnatal pelvic floor or other womens health conditions. After research and analysis, in many cases we find the pelvic floor muscles are not working (correctly). Specialised training is needed for tightening and relaxing the muscles properly, for stimulating the sensory nerve fibers and improving muscle strength and coordination. Our FES device enables you to easily train these aspects at home.

Pelvic muscles training with FES

You can train with FES in the comfort and privacy of your home. We teach you how to use the device and which program to follow. We rent out the device for 1 month. In 80% of the cases the effects are good enough to continue training with regular exercise. It's a great tool to get the pelvic muscles started again. After a short 'kickstart', you can get started with real muscle training.

We often use FES postnatal, when the pelvic floor is weak (especially after a cut), but it's also used for general pre or postnatal pain relief, to relax the bladder and / or to build coordination in the vagina. Make an appointment with our pelvic floor specialist Stephanie Ley to find out more.