Glossary

Therapy Terms

Beckenboden (Pelvic Floor)

The group of muscles and ligaments that support the bladder, uterus (in women), and bowel. The pelvic floor muscles help control bladder and bowel function and play a role in sexual function.

Beckenbodenschwäche (Pelvic Floor Weakness)

A condition where the pelvic floor muscles are weakened, which can lead to problems such as incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse, or sexual dysfunction. This can be caused by pregnancy, childbirth, aging, obesity, or other factors.

Inkontinenz (Incontinence)

The involuntary loss of urine or feces. There are different types of incontinence, including stress incontinence, urge incontinence, and mixed incontinence.

Magnetische Stimulation (Magnetic Stimulation)

A non-invasive therapy that uses magnetic fields to stimulate muscles and nerves. In pelvic floor therapy, it induces contractions of the pelvic floor muscles without direct skin contact.

PelviCenter Digital (PCD)

The medical device used for pelvic floor magnetic stimulation therapy. It consists of a seat with an integrated magnetic coil and an adjustable backrest with a separate magnet mat.

rPMS (Repetitive Peripheral Magnetic Stimulation)

The specific type of magnetic stimulation used in the PelviCenter seat. It involves repetitive magnetic pulses that stimulate the peripheral nerves and muscles.

LPMF (Low Pulsed Magnetic Field)

The magnetic field therapy provided by the magnet mat in the backrest of the PelviCenter. This is a separate therapy from the rPMS seat stimulation.

Types of Incontinence

Stressinkontinenz (Stress Incontinence)

Urine leakage that occurs during physical activities that put pressure on the bladder, such as coughing, sneezing, laughing, or exercising. It's caused by weakened pelvic floor muscles or sphincter muscles.

Dranginkontinenz (Urge Incontinence)

A sudden, intense urge to urinate followed by involuntary urine leakage. It's caused by overactive bladder muscles or nerve damage that sends wrong signals to the bladder.

Mischinkontinenz (Mixed Incontinence)

A combination of stress incontinence and urge incontinence. Patients experience symptoms of both types.

Überlaufinkontinenz (Overflow Incontinence)

Urine leakage that occurs when the bladder doesn't empty completely, causing it to overflow. This can be caused by blockage or weak bladder muscles.

Anatomy Terms

Blase (Bladder)

The hollow organ that stores urine before it's expelled from the body. The bladder muscles contract to push urine out through the urethra.

Harnröhre (Urethra)

The tube that carries urine from the bladder to outside the body. The urethral sphincter muscles help control urine flow.

Sphinkter (Sphincter)

Ring-like muscles that help control the flow of urine. The urethral sphincter keeps the urethra closed to prevent urine leakage until you're ready to urinate.

Becken (Pelvis)

The bony structure at the base of the spine that supports and protects the pelvic organs, including the bladder, uterus, and rectum.

Treatment Terms

Therapieserie (Therapy Series)

A planned course of therapy sessions. A standard series typically consists of 10 sessions over 4 weeks, though this may vary based on individual needs.

Intensitätsstufe (Intensity Level)

The strength of the magnetic stimulation during therapy. Intensity is gradually increased over sessions as the patient adapts to the treatment. Level 3 is considered the minimum effective intensity.

Kontraindikation (Contraindication)

A condition or factor that makes a particular treatment inadvisable. For magnetic stimulation therapy, absolute contraindications include pregnancy, pacemakers, and certain metal implants.

Erhaltungstraining (Maintenance Training)

Exercises and activities performed after the initial therapy series to maintain and improve the results achieved during clinical sessions.

Medical Terms

Postpartum (After Childbirth)

The period following childbirth. Postpartum pelvic floor issues are common and can be effectively treated with magnetic stimulation therapy.

Neurologisch (Neurological)

Relating to the nervous system. Some pelvic floor issues have neurological causes, and magnetic stimulation works by stimulating the nerves that control pelvic floor muscles.

Muskuläre Dysbalance (Muscular Imbalance)

An uneven strength or tension between muscles on different sides of the body. This can affect how stimulation is perceived during therapy.

Device Terms

Spule (Coil)

The component in the PelviCenter seat that generates the magnetic field for rPMS therapy. It's positioned beneath the pelvic floor area during treatment.

Rückenlehne (Backrest)

The adjustable back portion of the PelviCenter. It contains a separate magnet mat for LPMF therapy and can be positioned for patient comfort.

Fussstütze (Footrest)

The adjustable foot support on the PelviCenter. Proper foot positioning helps reduce thigh muscle tension during therapy.