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  • Page 1 USER GUIDE www.kegel8.co.uk...
  • Page 3 If you follow the instructions in this User Guide, Kegel8 Tight & Tone is a safe and effective way of exercising your pelvic floor. Customer Care We aim to provide our customers with outstanding products and customer service.
  • Page 4 If using rechargeable 9 Volt PP3 Nickel Metal Hydride batteries, be sure to use a CE approved battery charger. Never connect the Kegel8 Tight & Tone directly to a battery charger or to any other mains powered equipment. We advise not to use Ni-Cad rechargeable batteries.
  • Page 5 Do not immerse the unit in water or any other liquid ● Keep unit out of reach of children. ● If in doubt about the use of the Kegel8 Tight & Tone unit call your distributor for advice, Doctor, or Healthcare professional. ● Only use CE approved skin electrodes.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Contents Kegel8 Tight & Tone User Instructions ® Important Safety Information Kegel8 Tight & Tone Check List ® Getting to Know Your Kegel8 ® How Your Kegel8 Works ® Using Kegel8 for the First Time ® Starting Your Kegel8 Exercises ®...

  • Page 9: Kegel8 ® Tight & Tone User Instructions

    Kegel8 Tight & Tone ® User Instructions...

  • Page 10: Important Safety Information

    Who Can Use Kegel8 ® Your Kegel8 Tight & Tone is designed to be used by women and when used correctly, is a safe and effective way of strengthening pelvic floor muscles. However, as it works by using electrical pulses, there are some people that should seek medical advice before using Kegel8.
  • Page 11 Important Safety Information Where Can You Use your Kegel8 ® Kegel8 Tight & Tone is designed for home use, but can be used in medical centres and hospitals too. Before you use your Kegel8, please make sure: The room does not contain flammable gases. This is especially ●...

  • Page 12: Kegel8 ® Tight & Tone Check List

    ● × 9 Volt Battery Kegel8 Probe ● × ® If you have purchased the Kegel8 Tight & Tone, you will have ® the Kegel8 Comfort probe. ® If you have purchased the Kegel8 Tight & Tone Plus, you will ®...

  • Page 13: Getting To Know Your Kegel8

    Creating a Custom Programme (see page 25). The front of the Kegel8 also has two sets of + and - buttons. You can use these buttons to increase (+) or decrease (-) the strength of the electrical pulse being sent via Channel A and Channel B respectively.
  • Page 14 When you first power up your Kegel8 Tight & Tone, the LCD will ® display the following information: µ Hz amount is the number of electrical pulses per second (Hertz). This value will vary, depending on the programme you have selected.
  • Page 15 For example, if you connect your Kegel8 probe to Channel A, set the unit to run programme 6, and press the + button for A, the LCD could show: µ Your Kegel8 Probe(s) Your Kegel8 Tight & Tone comes complete with a vaginal probe, which you should connect to Channel A.

  • Page 16: How Your Kegel8 ® Works

    Tight & Tone Pelvic Health Device is one of a new ® breed of modern Neuromuscular Stimulators (STIM) developed with the aim of achieving optimum pelvic health for women. Kegel8 works by producing electrical pulses that stimulate the muscles and nerve fibres in your pelvic area.

  • Page 17: Using Kegel8 ® For The First Time

    During the relaxation part of the exercise, your Kegel8 will produce a lower amount of electrical current. If you use Kegel8 as described, 1 or 2 times per day, your pelvic muscles will get stronger. This will give you greater control and you will be able to gradually increase the amount of current.

  • Page 18: Starting Your Kegel8 ® Exercises

    Insert the white connection on the lead wire into the Channel A slot on your Kegel8 unit. If you are looking at the front of the Kegel8 unit, the Channel A socket is on the top-left of the unit. Push the lead in firmly so that it is fully connected.
  • Page 19 Don’t use Kegel8 while you are being treated with the cream. When you have completed the treatment, resume using the Kegel8 - you should find that you can insert the probe much more easily. Please do not let vaginal atrophy stop you from experiencing the benefits of Kegel8.
  • Page 20 For extra peace of mind, you can wash your probes with sterilising fluid if you wish. We also recommend that you wipe your Kegel8 unit clean with a damp cloth or antiseptic wipe. Do not use alcohol-based products as this could damage the LCD.

  • Page 21: Kegel8 ® Exercise Tips

    ● Exercise 1-2 Times per Day for 12 Weeks We recommend that you use Kegel8 1 or 2 times per day for 12 weeks. Alternate between your choice of programme and P 08 - General Pelvic Floor Workout24t each day. For example: Monday P 03, Tuesday P 09, Wednesday P 03, Thursday P 09, Friday P 03 and so on.

  • Page 22: Choosing A Kegel8 ® Programme

    (see Creating a Custom Programme on page 25). To choose a programme, turn your Kegel8 on and press the PRG button to cycle through the available programmes. Keep pressing the PRG button until the programme you want to use is displayed.
  • Page 23 P 03 - Stress Incontinence Lots of women suffer from incontinence, especially during exercise and lovemaking. Programme 03 is designed to give you improved muscle control so that you can prevent bladder leakage. This programme is set at a rate of 40Hz which is the level favoured by UK physiotherapists.
  • Page 24 Programme 08 is an excellent workout that targets all of the pelvic floor muscles and nerve fibres. When you first start using Kegel8, you should use one of the other programmes and P 08 on alternate days. For example, Monday P 04, Tuesday P08, Wednesday P 04, Thursday P 08 and so on.

  • Page 25: Creating A Custom Programme

    But in ® certain situations, a medical professional may advise a different type of programme. This is not a problem, as Kegel8 has a custom programme feature that allows doctors to create a simple single phase programme.
  • Page 26 Press the SET button and the WRK [Work] symbol will flash on and off. Use the + and – buttons to adjust the work period (2 –99 seconds). Press the SET button and the RST [Rest] symbol will flash on and off. Use the + and – buttons to adjust the rest period (2 –...
  • Page 27 Kegel8 Programme Settings - Explained Each Kegel8 programme has several settings that you will need to understand if you are creating a custom programme. Getting to know how these settings work will also help you to understand the specifications for the pre-set programmes.

  • Page 28: Programme Specifications

    Programme Specifications Ramp Rest Overall Work Time Programme Time Time PO1 to PO9 Rate Time in Seconds Seconds Seconds Minutes PAIN RELIEF Cont URGE STRESS 1 STRESS 2 FREQ/URGE 1/ NEW MOTH- ERS P05 FREQ/URGE 2 Cont Sequential: 3Hz for 3 mins, 10Hz for 10 mins, LACK OF SEN- 20Hz for 5 mins, 250uS,...

  • Page 29: Taking Care Of Your Kegel8

    When cleaning your Kegel8, please do not use cleaning sprays or alcohol based cleaning solutions as this could damage the LCD. Kegel8 Probe Care Each Kegel8 probe is designed for ease of use and should last 12- 18 months with proper care. ●...
  • Page 30 LCD when the power is low). ● If you are not going to use the Kegel8 for a week or longer, please remove the battery. Batteries can leak, so by removing it, you are protecting your Kegel8.

  • Page 31: Frequently Asked Questions

    Please consult with your midwife or doctor. Generally, women start using Kegel8 after a successful six week check-up. Q: I have an IUD or Mirena coil. Can I use the Kegel8? Yes. Kegel8 is unaffected by Mirena coils or IUDs.
  • Page 32 This is an issue that is usually caused by the probe not making effective contact with your muscles. We recommend that you try using your Kegel8 while lying down or sitting with your legs elevated. This will help to prevent the probe from becoming misplaced.
  • Page 33 Call our helpline for more information. Q: Why are there two channels? There are two channels because Kegel8 allows you to use two probes alternately or at the same time (one vaginal probe, one anal probe). Channel A (left-hand side) is for a vaginal probe and Channel B (right-hand side) is for an anal probe.
  • Page 34 Q: How long will the battery last? If you use the Kegel8 daily, the battery should last about 3 months. You can get replacements from us or at your local supermarket - please choose a quality 9v battery that will not leak.

  • Page 35: Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications...

  • Page 36: Stim Specifications

    STIM Specifications Dual channel: individually isolated circuits. Amplitude: 0 - 90 mA into 500 Ohm load; indication only. Actual mA will tend to be less than indicated due to electrode impedance: ● At 1000 Ohms load (Electrodes in poor condition), the maximum will be limited to 70 mA ●...

  • Page 37: Electromagnetic Compatibility And Interference (Emc)

    ® The Kegel8 product is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment ® specified below. The customer or the user of the Kegel8 product should ensure that it is used in such an environment. Emissions Electromagnetic environment -...
  • Page 38 The Kegel8 product is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment ® specified below. The customer or the user of the Kegel8 product should ensure that it is used in such an environment, and that precautions regarding that environment are heeded.
  • Page 39 TV broadcast cannot be predicted theoretically with accuracy. To assess the electromagnetic environment due to fixed RF transmitters, an electromagnetic site survey ® should be considered. If the measured field strength in the location in which Kegel8 ® product is used exceeds the applicable RF compliance level above, the Kegel8 product should be observed to verify normal operation.
  • Page 40 The Kegel8 product is intended for use in an electromagnetic environment in which ® radiated RF disturbances are controlled. The customer or the user of the Kegel8 product can help prevent electromagnetic interference by maintaining a minimum distance between ®...

  • Page 41: References And Contact Details

    References and Contact Details...

  • Page 42: Warranty

    Warranty Savantini Ltd (Medical Dept.) provides a warranty to the original purchaser that this product will be free from defects in the material, components and workmanship for a period of 1 year from the date of purchase [invoice date]. If Savantini Ltd is satisfied that the product(s) is defective, the purchaser may return this unit(s) to Savantini Ltd (Medical Dept.) or the appointed distributor for repair or replacement with a new unit.

  • Page 43: Clinical References

    Clinical References Neuromuscular Stimulation: Knight S, Laycock J, Naylor D. [1998] Evaluation of neuromuscular electrical stimulation in the treatment of genuine stress incontinence; Physiotherapy 84, No. 2, 61 - 71. Gibson J.N, Smith K, Rennie MJ. [1988] Prevention of disuse muscle atrophy by means of electrical stimulation.

  • Page 44: Clinical References

    Clinical References Miller K, Richardson D A, Siegel S W, Karram M M, Blackwood N B, Sand P K. [1998] Pelvic Floor electrical stimulation for genuine stress incontinence, who will benefit and when? Int. Urogynecol, J. Pelvic Floor Dysfunction, 9(5), 265 - 270. Osterberg, Graf W, Eeg-Olofsson K, Hallden M, Pahlman L.

  • Page 45: Recycling

    Dispose of Your Kegel8 Responsibly ® with our Recycling Scheme Simply send your Kegel8 probes, batteries and devices to the following address and we will take care of disposal for you. WEEE Recycling Savantini LTD 14D iPark...

  • Page 46: Customer Care

    Kingston upon Hull HU5 1SG United Kingdom Fax: +44 (0)1482 873570 Email: Sales@Kegel8.co.uk Web: www.Kegel8.co.uk This product is manufactured by Savanti Ltd. in compliance with the European Union Medical Device Directive MDD93/42/EEC under the supervision of SGS, Notified Body number 0120.

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