Looking After Your Electrode Pads

If you are unable to, or, don't like the idea of using a probe to stimulate your pelvic floor muscles, you can use electrode pads on the skin as an alternative. Electrode pads transmit electrodes at an effective rate, causing your muscles to contract to exercise them and help you regain control. There is an extensive list of advantages that come with using electrode pads, including nerve stimulation optimisation and treating a huge range of pelvic related conditions.

Where to Place the Electrode Pads

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If your selected programme supports 2 back electrodes, you should attach them as shown in position 1.

If your selected programme supports 2 perinial electrodes, you should attach them as shown in position 2.

P06 also supports the use of 2 ankle electrodes, you should attach them as shown in position 3.

Using Your Electrode Pads

To use a Kegel Electrode Pad:

1. Clean and dry the area where you will attach the skin electrode thoroughly. Remove any oils or lotions as these could damage your electrode pads. It is also a good idea to remove any hair from the area, as the mild adhesive may pull your hairs when you remove it - ouch!
2. Peel the protective sheet from the electrode pad to reveal its sticky surface.
3. Put the electrode pad into position. The pads should be a minimum of one pad length apart. The sticky surface should be placed directly onto your skin in the position shown in the above diagrams.
4. Repeat steps 1, 2 and 3 for each electrode pad as required.
5. Attach the wires from the electrode pads into the lead wires of your Kegel8 Electronic Pelvic Toner.
6. Connect the lead wires to your Kegel8 Electronic Toner.

You are now ready to start a Kegel8 exercise programme.

Kegel8 Programmes That Support Electrode Pads

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• P03 -Pelvic Floor Muscle Exercises 1. Use 2 electrodes on the sacrum.
• P04 - Pelvic Floor Muscle Exercises 2. Use 2 electrodes on the sacrum.
• P05 - Pelvic Floor Muscle Exercises 3 (maintenance programme). Use 2 electrodes on the sacrum.
• P06 - Sensation Improvement. Use 2 electrodes on the sacrum.
• P07 - Pelvic Floor Muscle Exercises 4 - Endurance. Use 2 electrodes on the sacrum.
• P08 - Sensory modulation (TENS). Use 2 electrodes on the sacrum.
• P09 - Overactive Bladder neuro-modulation. Use 2 electrodes on the sacrum or ankle.
• P10 - Stress incontinence 1. Use 2 electrodes on the sacrum.
• P11 - Stress incontinence 2.  Use 2 electrodes on the sacrum.
• P12 - Mixed Incontinence. Use 2 electrodes on the sacrum.
• P13 - Functional Continence Training. Use 2 electrodes on the sacrum.
• P14 - Postnatal / Post-Surgical Care 1. Use 2 electrodes on the sacrum.
• P15 - Postnatal / Post-Surgical Care 2. Use 2 electrodes on the sacrum.
• P16 - Bowel (Faecal) Incontinence 1. Use 2 electrodes on the sacrum.
• P17 - Bowel (Faecal) Incontinence 2. Use 2 electrodes on the sacrum.
• P18 - Chronic Pain Relief. Use 2 electrodes on the sacrum or abdomen.
• P19 - Pelvic Floor Circulation. Use 2 electrodes on the sacrum or abdomen.
• P20 - Pelvic Floor Relaxation. Use 2 electrodes on the sacrum.

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• P02 - Urinary Incontinence 1. Use 2 electrodes on the sacrum or 2 on the perinial. 
• P03 - Urinary Incontinence 2. Use 2 electrodes on the sacrum or 2 on the perinial. 
• P04 - Bowel Incontinence. Use 2 electrodes on the sacrum or 2 on the perinial. 
• P05 - Achieving a Satisfying Erection. Use 2 electrodes on the sacrum or 2 on the perinial. 
• P06 - Urinary Incontinence 3. Use 2 electrodes on the sacrum, perinial or ankle.
• P07 - Pelvic Floor Strength. Use 2 electrodes on the sacrum or 2 on the perinial. 
• P08 - Pelvic Floor Max Strength. Use 2 electrodes on the sacrum or 2 on the perinial. 

Caring For Your Electrode Pads

Your Kegel8 Electrode Pads can be re-used and, if cared for, should last for around 10-15 exercise sessions.

To take care of your skin electrodes:

• After use, place the sticky side of the electrode back onto the plastic sheet (supplied with the skin electrodes). If the surface is no longer sticky, you should buy replacement electrode pads. You can purchase these here.
• Keep your skin electrodes in a clean, dry place. We recommend that you store them in their original packaging with your Kegel8 Carry Case.

When to Replace Your Electrode Pads

Electrode pads need to be replaced regularly to maintain their effectiveness at exercising your pelvic floor. They may need replacing after 10-15 sessions - but you can choose to replace them when they begin to lose their adhesiveness.

As a basic guideline, your electrode pads should last 4-6 weeks if they are used once a day and applied onto clean skin. Some people like to keep their pads in the fridge to make them last longer!