Treating Incontinence Incontinence is not normal or an inevitable part of aging. Patients with the problem should talk with their physician because, in most cases, help is available. Treatment for incontinence depends upon the cause. Bladder training exercises are sometimes helpful for people with urge incontinence. Medications may be helpful for some forms of urinary incontinence.
Women sit in the chair fully-clothed.
For twenty to thirty minutes, a device in the chair seat emits pulses of magnetic waves, which are aimed at the pelvic floor muscles. The treatment exercises the muscles, causing them to contract and relax in response to each pulse. The treatment is given twice a week for six weeks or more. It isn t designed for women with overflow incontinence. Investigators also want to test the device on men.