There are many pelvic floor biofeedback devices on the market. The operating principle of these connected devices is quite similar. They help you strengthen your perineum in a playful way. But then, what are the differences between all the existing probes? Here are some tips and some points of attention to help you properly choose your biofeedback device.
Always check the medical endorsement of the biofeedback device
To be considered a medical device, it is often enough to make a self-declaration to affix the “CE” marking to your product.
This ease of certification poses a real problem. Indeed, this marking is in no way a guarantee of effectiveness of a product. You should therefore not rely solely on the CE marking but look a little further to find out if the product is really effective.
A biofeedback device with clinically proven effectiveness
If you want to invest in an effective biofeedback probe, choose a medical device whoseeffectiveness has been clinically proven. You're pretty sure you won't have any unpleasant surprises. It is very easy to write on your site that a medical device will work miracles in a very short time, but what really proves this?
Tip #1 👉 Check if the probe has medical credentials.
Are there any scientific publications mentioned on the site? Has the device been the subject of a clinical trial? Currently, for example, the Emy perineal probe is a probe whose effectiveness has been clinically tested and proven by an independent and external study.
Medical training protocols for the perineum
Connected biofeedback devices for the perineum all offer sessions in the form of games. But what is really behind these games? They follow medical protocols which are recognized and documented in the scientific literature? If it is a serious medical device, you will inevitably find this information on the site that markets the probe.
Tip #2 👉 Consult external resources.
Scientific article bases like Pubmed or the Vidal should help you see things more clearly. All you have to do is type the name of the biofeedback probe and check that publications mention the device and the protocols used.
Support from healthcare professionals
On many sites, we can read that a device was developed with doctors. Or even that a solution is recommended by more than 10,000 healthcare professionals. To find out if this information is real, take a look at the brand's website or blog. See if you also find authentic content, made with several “real” healthcare professionals who preach the good word for this device.
Tip #3 👉 Seek the advice of a specialist.
Don’t be afraid to discuss it with your physiotherapist, midwife or ask your gynecologist the question during your next consultation. Health professionals often attend scientific conferences and will certainly be aware of the latest developments.
Find an attractive quality/price ratio
If you find a biofeedback device for your perineum that interests you, be wary of devices sold at knockdown prices on the internet with promising and often misleading marketing arguments! These devices may turn out to be ineffective even dangerous sometimes, in the worst cases.
A perineal biofeedback solution at a reasonable price
In addition to offering you a miracle solution, sites where devices are sold at knockdown prices never bode well. Of the Promotions galore are often present on these sites. They encourage you to buy quickly or risk running out of stock. These devices are sometimes produced unscrupulously in Asia and can be resold for next to nothing.
Tip #4 👉 Be wary of prices that are too low or constantly on promotion.
Choose quality for your perineum. To check if this is the case for the biofeedback device you want to buy, do not hesitate to consult the site several days in a row and see if the price has changed. .
A product distributed across multiple channels
With all the means available today, it is very easy to create and launch your e-commerce site and sell a product. A proof of trust can be the distribution of the product by a third party. If you find the biofeedback device only on the seller's website and nowhere else, do some additional research. An ultimate proof of trust? Being able to find the biofeedback probe directly in the pharmacy near you !
Tip #5👉 Find out if there are resellers.
Always check that the product you want to recommend is sold through different distribution channels. This can be either on other health reference sites, or in pharmacies for example.
After all, if it is a medical device that meets all the criteria set out above, there is no reason why it should not be there.
An announced and controlled origin
If you want to invest in a biofeedback device for your perineum, another avenue to explore may be to find out about the origin of the product. Do not hesitate to contact the brand and ask them directly to form your own opinion.
In general, if it is a responsible or local manufacturing, this will be clearly announced on the brand's website. If this is not the case, it is a safe bet that the device will be manufactured at a lower cost in Asia, perhaps to the detriment of the quality of the materials used.
Tip #6 👉 Find out about the origin of the perineal probe.
After all, a biofeedback device remains a device respondent that you would introduce into your vagina. We recommend that you choose a brand that chooses a responsible manufacturing. For example, Fizimed is certain of the origin and quality of the materials used to guarantee you a safe use. Your body and especially your perineum deserve the best.
A rechargeable perineal biofeedback device
The promise of biofeedback devices is often the same: to help you reduce your urinary leakage and reduce your consumption of urinary protection.
With this in mind, the probes are designed for long-term use. Which also explains their high cost. Along the same lines, rechargeable biofeedback probes will have a superior lifespan to probes that operate on batteries.
The charging case also serves as a protective case. It keeps the product protected from dust and ensures better long-term conservation.
Tip #7 👉 Choose a rechargeable product.
This will allow you to use the product for longer. Remember to check that there is indeed a guarantee about the product you wish to purchase. On this type of product, a guarantee of at least 2 years is desirable.
Choose a brand available to your customers
A committed and transparent brand
When you buy a product, make a habit of finding out about the brand behind it. Does she have a proximity with its customers? What are its commitments? Are they close to yours? Is she transparent on the costs and manufacturing of the product? Because beyond the probe that you are going to buy, you support a brand, and the values it conveys.
Tip #8 👉Choose a brand that suits you.
It is quite simple to judge whether a brand is close to its customers or not. For example, you can follow her on her various social networks and look at how often the brand posts new content, responds to questions and comments… Find a brand that has values that align with yours.
Opinions from other users
Before purchasing a product, 87% of people consult reviews from other consumers. It is important and essential to always check the origin of reviews that you read. They can give you insight into the quality and efficiency of the device if (and only if) they are managed by a external and certified organization. If this is not the case or if you only find positive, unverified reviews, it may simply be the brand itself which is conveying false reviews to promote its product.
Tip #9 👉 Consider only verified reviews.
Many external organizations allow the management ofverified and certified customer reviews.. This way it is impossible for the brand to cheat. This allows us to rely on the opinions of “real” customers, who have actually placed an order on the site and tested the biofeedback probe.
If the site does not have certification, you can also look on reseller sites where there could be other consumer reviews on the product.
A team available in case of problem
As biofeedback devices for the perineum have a long lifetime, it is likely that you will need to contact the customer service of the brand. Whether for a question of use, a problem with the product... But can we contact them easily and quickly? Is there after-sales service available to help you?
Tip #10 👉 Favor a French brand and after-sales service.
If you have any doubts, contact customer service before your purchase. Ask them, ask them a question. Do you have a quick response to your question? In French? One idea could also be to find out about the team behind the device that interests you. What is the training of the people who develop the device? Are they qualified in the field? Do not hesitate to consult the brand's other social networks (notably LinkedIn) to find information.
We hope that all these tips will help you choose theThe best biofeedback device for your perineum! And if you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact us, we are available to answer you.
In case you are still not decided, you can watch the video of Sabrina, a physiotherapist specializing in perineal rehabilitation who gives her opinion on the Emy connected probe.
