2022 BTL Emsella

2022 BTL Emsella for sale with protocols 1 and 2 installed.

BTL Emsella is a non-surgical treatment that uses focused electromagnetic energy to activate and strengthen the pelvic floor muscles. It is commonly used to help with urinary incontinence and support pelvic and intimate wellness by triggering intense muscle contractions that are difficult to achieve through exercises alone.

When it comes to Emsella treatments there are two protocols—Protocol 1 and Protocol 2. So, let’s answer the big question – what’s the difference between Protocol 1 and Protocol 2 when it comes to Emsella? 

Emsella Protocol 1: The Standard Approach

Emsella Protocol 1 is the initial and most commonly used protocol designed for general pelvic floor strengthening and the treatment of stress urinary incontinence (SUI) and mild-to-moderate urge incontinence. This is the protocol you’ll start your Core Restore Co journey with and I like to refer to it as the ‘barre class’ of pelvic floor strengthening. Why? Well, picture a barre class. You might have really light weights (think: 2 kilo dumbbells or ankle weights) and at the start of a movement, you can catch yourself thinking ‘this is so easy’. But, you’ll be completing many, many reps – so by the end of the movement, your arms are exhausted and fatigued. The light weights end up being super deceiving!

Key Features of Protocol 1:

• Patient Suitability: Recommended for first-time patients seeking pelvic floor rehabilitation and initial incontinence management.
• Session Structure: Typically involves six treatment sessions, conducted twice per week for three weeks.
• Mechanism: Utilizes a specific frequency and intensity to stimulate supramaximal contractions in the pelvic floor muscles, equivalent to approximately 11,000 Kegel contractions per session (BTL Aesthetics, 2021).
• Outcomes: Enhances neuromuscular control, improves pelvic muscle tone, and reduces symptoms of incontinence within a short treatment duration.

Research shows that the 6 sessions of Emsella have a 95% patients success rate under Protocol 1 (Samoudi et al., 2022). This protocol is particularly beneficial for women postpartum and individuals experiencing pelvic floor weakness due to ageing or hormonal changes.

Emsella Protocol 2: A Targeted Approach for Advanced Cases

Protocol 2 is an alternative or follow-up protocol designed for more complex cases and in the Core clinics, it’s an option for patients who’ve completed 6 sessions of Protocol 1. Why? Well, Protocol 2 is like the weight-lifting equivalent – really heavy weights on the pelvic floor. And, you’d never give someone who hasn’t done a workout before a 100 kilo barbell, right? The risk of injury is too high. So we need to strengthen the particularly those involving urge incontinence, mixed incontinence, or cases where Protocol 1 has not provided sufficient improvement. Additionally, Protocol 2 offers notable benefits for sexual wellness, as pelvic floor strength plays a crucial role in sexual function for both men and women.

Key Features of Protocol 2:

• Patient Suitability: Used for patients with moderate-to-severe urge incontinence or those who have plateaued after completing Protocol 1.
• Session Structure: May involve a more customized frequency and intensity adjustment based on individual patient response.
• Mechanism: Adjusts HIFEM settings to target deeper neuromuscular stimulation and bladder neuromodulation, which helps regulate bladder contractions and improve continence control.
• Sexual Wellness Benefits: By strengthening the pelvic floor, Protocol 2 enhances blood flow, improves muscle responsiveness, and increases sensitivity. For women, this can lead to improved vaginal tightness and enhanced orgasmic function. For men, it can contribute to stronger erections and better ejaculatory control.
• Outcomes: Further strengthens the pelvic floor, enhances bladder function, and provides relief for those who may not have achieved optimal results with Protocol 1.