The PelvicTool Home & Sport from the Swiss medtech company Alonea AG is a training device for the pelvic floor muscles, suitable for women as well as men of all ages.
A well-trained pelvic floor can effectively prevent disorders such as urinary and faecal incontinence as well as erectile dysfunction. A strong pelvic floor is also important for healthy athletic performance and contributes to a more pleasurable sex life.
Strengthening the pelvic floor can also be beneficial for back pain, as it is closely linked with the abdominal and back muscles and contributes to spinal stability. Unlike most pelvic floor trainers, the Alonea PelvicTool is non-invasive – nothing needs to be inserted.
The device is based on the proven biofeedback method, known from physiotherapy and rehabilitation. In this method, movements of the pelvic floor muscles are detected by sensors and made visible in the PelvicTool app. This makes it easier to perceive and control the deep muscles in the body, which many people find difficult to activate at the beginning of training.
Clinical studies confirm the effectiveness of biofeedback as an ideal method for pelvic floor training. The PelvicTool is suitable both as a support in pelvic floor therapy and postnatal recovery as well as for independent training at home.
In therapy, the PelvicTool is used, for example, to improve coordination and to learn pelvic floor relaxation. The Alonea PelvicTool is also used by specialised physiotherapists and paediatric urologists in children and adolescents for pelvic floor therapy. Thanks to the playful design of the training app, children find it particularly easy to learn awareness and relaxation of the pelvic floor. Guidance from professionals such as pelvic floor therapists or urologists is often advisable.
The PelvicTool and the app do not replace a doctor’s visit, but serve as a supportive tool for training and therapy.
