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#1 Experts for Leaking Bladder Treatments in Calgary

Emsella Chair Treatment

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Top Experts in Calgary for Leaky Bladders

Are you suffering with bladder leaking?

Do you tend to avoid doing things you love like working out, running or cycling because you are worried about incontinence?

Has it caught you off guard and embarrassed you?

There is an easy, non-invasive solution that doesn’t involve surgery, endless Kegels, pads or strange tampons.

And yes, for almost everyone, IT DOES WORK!

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About Emsella

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How Emsella works

Experience the revolutionary Emsella Chair treatment for Stress Urinary Incontinence in Calgary—an external therapy that requires only sitting on a chair, fully clothed.

Using High-Intensity Focused Electromagnetic (HIFEM) technology, the Emsella Chair employs a powerful 2.5 Tesla magnet (MRI strength) to stimulate pelvic floor muscles.

Through non-invasive electromagnetic energy, it triggers high-frequency contractions, similar to Kegel exercises, (but much more powerful!) while targeting internal muscle groups beyond voluntary control.

This method effectively penetrates and stimulates the entire pelvic floor area, providing thousands of intense contractions (Approximately 11,000 in a single session), surpassing what’s achievable through individual efforts. These contractions aid in muscle strengthening and re-education.

The treatment is comfortably painless, causing only a unique, slightly strange sensation of contractions in the pelvic floor area.

Duration: 30 minutes per session

Clients are advised to wear comfortable clothing and not to wear any jewelry below their neck for the treatment.

You can now submit your Emsella Chair sessions not only through Health Spending Accounts, but also under Physiotherapy benefits! That’s right—many insurance providers are now recognizing Emsella treatments for pelvic floor health as a reimbursable physio expense. Strengthen your pelvic floor and reclaim your confidence—while getting covered! Ask us how to submit your claim at your next visit.  

Improved pelvic floor muscle strength, intimate health concerns, enhanced bladder control, and decreased urinary incontinence.

The Emsella Chair treatment is best for those with mild-moderate stress urinary incontinence. For those with more severe incontinence or for clients who have tried pelvic floor therapy and have not experienced a reduction in symptoms, we recommend also receiving internal treatments.

The side effects are rare and typically mild, but may include:
  • Muscle soreness
  • Temporary muscle spasms
  • Temporary joint or tendon pain
  • Local skin redness

In rare instances, incontinence may be TEMPORARILY worsened for 1-3 days. This is always temporary and typically resulting from settings that are too high and caused muscle fatigue.

The investment for this service is $1,600 for 8 treatments.

  • Currently pregnant – must wait 6 weeks postpartum
  • Any Metal Implants or Plates (i.e., pacemakers, metal pins, copper IUDs, electronic implants)
  • Bleeding Disorders
  • Pulmonary insufficiency
  • Heart disorders
  • Malignant tumors
  • Any recent medical procedures when the muscle contraction may disrupt the healing process
  • Nearly 75% of patients reported significantly reduced urinary leakage or achieved complete dryness, sustaining these results six months post-treatment.
  • The majority witnessed a drastic reduction in pad usage or ceased it altogether.
  • At 1 year post treatments, 86% of patients reported less urine leakage and frequency
  • 34% of participants in the studies reported that urine urgency symptoms were reduced considerably
  • Even for women with pelvic organ prolapse and previous urinary incontinence surgeries, there was a significant improvement in filling, voiding, and incontinence domains regardless of the severity of prolapse
  • Emsella can also help with intimate health concerns!

Here are some of the benefits for men:

  • Improved Bladder Control: Men with urinary incontinence or weak bladder control can benefit from the EMSella chair. By strengthening the pelvic floor muscles, it can help improve bladder control, reducing issues like urgency, frequency, and incontinence.
  • Enhanced Sexual Health: EMSella has been shown to improve pelvic floor strength, which can contribute to better erectile function. It may help improve circulation and muscle tone, potentially benefiting men who experience erectile dysfunction (ED) or difficulty achieving strong erections.
  • Post-Prostate Surgery Recovery: After prostate surgery, such as a prostatectomy, many men experience pelvic floor dysfunction, including incontinence or sexual health issues. EMSella can aid in the rehabilitation of pelvic floor muscles, improving recovery time and outcomes.
  • Increased Pelvic Floor Strength: Just like for women, strengthening the pelvic floor muscles in men can enhance overall pelvic health, improve posture, and contribute to better core stability. This can also help with issues like lower back pain, which is often related to weak pelvic floor muscles.

Real Stories, Real Results: Emsella Changed My Life

After years of dealing with the aftermath of a car accident that injured my glute, followed by a pinched nerve during childbirth, I found myself battling ongoing issues I didn’t fully understand. Two kids later, I was experiencing persistent bladder leakage and what I thought was hip and pelvic pain. It turned out, the real issue was a weak pelvic floor and significant loss of muscle in my glute.

I worked with a pelvic floor specialist who gave me daily exercises and had me doing kegels, which eventually helped reduce the pain—but the bladder leakage never really went away. It became especially noticeable during more active outings with my kids. The final straw was a visit to Flying Squirrel Trampoline Park where I experienced almost total loss of bladder control—I practically peed my pants.

That’s when I was referred to Revive Laser to try the Emsella chair. I was told it could help strengthen my pelvic floor (it does 11,000 Kegels per session!) and target bladder control. I went through the full six-session treatment and honestly, I was a bit skeptical. But I decided to test it out and took my kids back to the trampoline park to see if I could notice a difference.

To my absolute shock and amazement I did not leak a single drop while I jumped. Not even close. I couldn’t believe it. After years of discomfort, frustration, and embarrassment, this was truly life-changing.

The staff at Revive Laser made the experience even better. Every single person I met was warm, friendly, knowledgeable, and made me feel completely at ease. It’s not always easy to talk about these kinds of issues, but they created such a welcoming and professional environment.

I cannot recommend the Emsella treatment or Revive Laser enough. I’ll definitely be back for other treatments, and I wouldn’t hesitate to refer anyone here. It’s rare to find a place that not only delivers real results but also treats you with care and compassion.

Thank you, Revive Laser. You gave me back confidence and comfort I didn’t think was possible!

~Ashley Quiring

Other Options

TVT SLING OR MESH SURGERY
This treatment is done by a surgeon under general anesthesia. A supportive structure (either mesh or human tissue), is placed beneath the urethra (the conduit for urine passage). This sling functions like a hammock, elevating and providing support to both the urethra and the bladder neck (the juncture connecting the bladder to the urethra) with the aim of lessening the occurrence of unwanted urinary leaking.

Efficacy:
Generally high, but risks and complications should be considered.

Pros:
Decently high rate of efficacy
Permanent solution for some patients

Cons:
Invasive surgery with potential complications such as:

  • Risks of increased urgency or urine retentionible terms and no repayment penalties
  • Risks of Infection
  • Risks of bruising (hematoma)
  • Risks of bleeding during the operation
  • Risks of injury to your urethra or nearby organs
  • Risks of migration of the mesh tape into the bladder, vagina or urethra

Other Information:

  • Requires general anesthesia and associated risk
  • Recovery time required at home
  • Cannot resume most normal activities for 2 weeks
  • Refrain from driving for 2 weeks
  • Refrain from sexual intercourse or strenuous activities for 6 weeks
  • Refrain from lifting anything heavy for several weeks.


Cost:
Surgery is typically covered by Alberta Health Services

 
PELVIC FLOOR PHYSIOTHERAPY
A trained physiotherapist teaches tailored exercises to help strengthen muscles.

Pros:
Non-invasive
Addresses underlying muscle issues

Cons:
Requires patient compliance
Requires commitment to regular sessions
Results may take time

Cost:
Approx. 6-9 sessions over 6-18 weeks

Efficacy:
Approx. 50-70% depending on severity, cause of incontinence and patient compliance to practicing exercises at home

Cost:
$75-$85 per hour