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Friday, September 13, 2013

New concept in biofeedback home trainers



Well here it is telemetry pressure PFM training.  This device works with your smart phone and a web based platform to provide individualized home biofeedback.  The device is a vaginal pressure biofeedback which displays contraction on the patient's phone.  It is programmed and monitored by the PT.  Very good for compliance checking or in situations where the PT is very far from the patient.  I certainly think there is a patient population for this device and it is worth a look for the treatment of simple PFM weakness.  Just to be sure I would never prescribe this without an internal exam and EMG evaluation in my clinic to identify overactive PFM.  Pressure is not useful for overactive PFM down training - need to stick with EMG, imaging or palpation for that.  Also want to monitor closely to make sure they are not bearing down and provide other treatments like bladder training and coordination of PFM during lifting and sneezing.   I would love to hear your thoughts on this device. 
  www.birdisolutions.com

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