We recommend you try this simple test routine before you use your Kegel8 for the first time to help you get acquainted with the control panel, and so you know what sensations you should be feeling. This will help you get the best results possible.
Let’s set up the Kegel8
- Insert the battery into the Kegel8 control panel, slide off the cover, slot in the battery aligning the + and - accordingly. The red material strip goes under the battery and should be pulled to remove the battery to avoid damage to your Kegel8 controller. Slide the battery cover back on.
- Take one of the control leads, you have two of these and they have the black and red connectors at one end. Insert the white ended connector into the Kegel8 control unit, at the top left. This is called the A side. Push the lead tightly into the socket so it is fully connected.
- Take the black/red pin connectors and insert into the leads on the probe, it does not matter which way round the pins are inserted.
- Your Kegel8 is now ready for the hand test.
The Kegel8 Hand-Test
- Press the on button on the Kegel8 control unit, the screen will illuminate, at the top left it will show Hz this is the pulse rate, below this yS this is the pulse width. In the top right hand corner of the screen is displayed the programme setting, initially this will show PC1, PC1 - PC3 are customizable programmes, but most users select the preset options. With the help of therapists we have devised 9 pre set programmes. These programmes are numbered PO1 - PO9 and can be accessed by pressing the prg button.
- Below these are the mA showing 0, this is the intensity level. There are two mA shown on the screen, one for channel A on the left hand side, and one for channel B on the right hand side. We use channel A for a vaginal pelvic exercise. Channel B is an optional channel for women who want to use an anal probe which can be purchased separately.
- For the hand test we will select PO6. Click the prg button until you get to PO6.
- Hold the probe between thumb and index finger, ensuring you have contact with both metal strips.
- To start the programme, press the + button on Channel A on the left hand side, you will see the mA change to 1.
- The display PO6 will change to a timer, this means that the programme 6 has stared, It will now commence to count down as it runs through the exercise routine.
- Now let’s increase the mA’s. Please remember when you are using your Kegel8 the higher the mA's the better the programme will be - more mA's = more eventual pelvic power. This is the hand test and your finger tips are more sensitive so let’s keep the mA's under 10 for this hand test.
- Press the + button five times to take the mA’s up to 6 you should now feel the pulse stimulation between your fingers. If you take away your fingers from the metal on the probe, it will go into "safety mode" and you will not be able to increase the mA’s above 6,7, or 8. Please be aware of this if you are exercising, as it is a great indicator as to whether you have correct connectivity with the probe. Bad connection with the probe means you can’t increase the mA’s, and this is what we should be aiming for (but only within the range of comfort.)
- You will also notice that the mA’s drop back to 0, and then goes back up again to 6, this is the programme alternating between contracting and resting the muscle and part of it’s preset programme.
- At the end of the exercise session, in the case of PO6, 15 minutes, the unit will automatically switch itself off.
- Now you have familiarized yourself with the Kegel8, we are ready to get started, please see our help and hints on the best position, best programme etc, so you can start to get results immediately with your new Kegel8.
Please feel free to try the different programmes with the hand test, they are all preset and it will help you to get to know your Kegel8 a little better.
Kegel 8 also offers PC1, PC2 and PC3 these are customisable programmes, we have a number of programmes for specialist medical help, e.g. one for rectal prolapse, if your requirements aren’t featured on out Kegel8 Preset Programme list please give us a ring and we’ll be able to advise you accordingly. |
