High-impact sports put a lot of strain on the pelvic floor and can contribute to urinary leaks in women. After giving birth, Carole, who is very sporty, felt a weakness in her pelvic floor during exercise, and urinary leaks started. After several sessions with a physiotherapist, she chose to continue her pelvic floor rehabilitation at home with Emy Trainer. Here is her story.
In this testimonial, you will find out:
- Carole's journey: urinary leaks during exercise after a difficult birth.
- Her routine with Emy Trainer: 15-minute sessions, first daily, then 3 times a week.
- Her view: why we should talk about urinary leaks rather than put up with them.
Why did Carole start using Emy Trainer?
Could you introduce yourself and tell us why you started using Emy Trainer?
"After a difficult birth, and as I'm quite sporty, I never really got my pelvic floor tone back, despite many sessions with my physio. Unfortunately, I put the problem to one side for a while and it gradually got worse. I couldn't exercise without leaking urine! It was high time to do something about it."
How did Carole's pelvic floor rehabilitation with Emy Trainer go?
"My rehabilitation with Emy Trainer went really well. I did 15-minute sessions every day for 15 days, and since then I've done 15-minute sessions 3 times a week. It's quite amazing: during my sport, I feel much more confident, and honestly, I didn't expect to feel such a difference.
Today, I keep looking after my pelvic floor so that it lasts."
What does Carole think about the way urinary leaks are discussed?
Do you think urinary leaks are talked about enough?
"People talk about urinary leaks, but it's still a taboo subject. What you mostly take away from the media is that you should protect yourself, when what matters first is looking after your pelvic floor. For me, pelvic floor rehabilitation, continued at home with the Emy Trainer pelvic floor trainer, was the right approach."
Women we meet often find Emy Trainer expensive. What do you think?
"It's true that it's a cost. But for me, the investment was really worth it."
One last question: Emy Trainer in 3 words?
"Simple, practical and thank you!"
Key takeaways from Carole's testimonial
- Talk about urinary leaks: they are still taboo, yet a healthcare professional can guide you towards suitable pelvic floor rehabilitation.
- Continue rehabilitation at home: after her physio sessions, Carole kept training with Emy Trainer, in 15-minute sessions.
- Stay consistent: she still does 3 sessions a week to look after her pelvic floor and exercise more confidently.
This testimonial reflects one person's experience: every situation is different. Emy Trainer is a connected biofeedback pelvic floor trainer and a CE-marked medical device. A clinical study carried out at Strasbourg University Hospital with more than 50 patients experiencing stress urinary incontinence showed that after 3 months of using Emy Trainer, 98% of participants reported an improvement in their quality of life (Jochum et al., 2021). After giving birth, Emy Trainer can be used from 7 weeks at the earliest, with the agreement of your doctor or midwife; it must not be used during pregnancy.
Frequently asked questions about exercise and urinary leaks after giving birth
Why do urinary leaks happen during exercise?
Jumping, running and intense effort increase pressure on the pelvic floor. If it is weakened, for example after giving birth, it may no longer hold urine in reliably: this is called stress urinary incontinence. A healthcare professional can assess your situation with you.
When can I get back to exercise after giving birth?
There is no single timeframe: it depends on your birth and the state of your pelvic floor. Pelvic floor rehabilitation usually comes before returning to high-impact sport. Ask your midwife or GP at your postnatal check.
How long does pelvic floor rehabilitation take to work?
It varies from woman to woman and depends on how regularly you train. In the clinical study on Emy Trainer, participants trained for 3 months (Jochum et al., 2021).
Read more testimonials from our users. Thank you to Carole for sharing her story!
