What is a Liberty Pelvic Floor Stimulator?

A Pelvic Floor Stimulator, like Liberty, is a device that delivers an electrical signal into the tissue of the pelvic floor (Vagina or Rectum).  The Signal varies depending on the condition that is being treated.

The three main conditions by which a pelvic floor stimulator is used or prescribed are Stress Urinary Incontinence and Urge Urinary Incontinence and Fecal Incontinence. Other conditions that a pelvic floor stimulator would treat is Pelvic Pain, and Non-Obstructed Urinary Retention.

 

What is Stress Urinary Incontinence?

Stress Urinary Incontinence is defined as an involuntary loss of urine. This is caused by such things as laughing, sneezing, coughing or any type of physical activity.

Most people who have stress urinary incontinence also have pelvic floor weakness which can be brought on by such things as, but not limited to, childbirth, prostatectomy, diabetes, and obesity.

 

What is Urge Urinary Incontinence?

Urge Urinary Incontinence is an involuntary loss of urine associated with a sudden, compelling desire to void. This condition is brought on when a signal is processed to the bladder which tells the bladder to contract.

Many people who have some form of Urge Urinary Incontinence, sometimes called the keyhole syndrome, where they reach the front door and suffer an incontinence episode.

 

What is Fecal Incontinence?

Fecal Incontinence is a loss of bowel control that results in involuntary bowel movements. The amount of stool lost can range from a small amount of stool to a total loss of bowel control.

 

Who would benefit from a Pelvic Floor Stimulator?

Women and men who suffer from Stress, Urge Urinary incontinence, and Fecal Incontinence may benefit from the use a Pelvic Floor Stimulation.

Women who have had multiple childbirths or Gynecological surgeries or other types of pelvic floor trauma combined with weak pelvic floor muscles and Urge Urinary Incontinence would benefit from using a pelvic floor stimulator.

Men who have Urge Urinary Incontinence and Stress Urinary Incontinence brought on by pelvic floor trauma or prostatectomy would also benefit from the use of a Pelvic Floor Stimulator.

 

What is special about the Liberty Pelvic Floor Stimulator?

The Liberty pelvic floor stimulator is a proven tool as it has been available for more than 20 years on the US Market.

The Liberty’s main advantage over other units on the market today is its ease of use. Liberty literally has one switch and one dial and delivers once of the strongest stimulation available.

The unit offers two frequencies which have been proven effective for the treatment of Stress Urinary Incontinence, Urge Urinary Incontinence, and Fecal Incontinence.

 

Stress Urinary Incontinence (SUI)

The Liberty has a 50 Hz frequency. The 50 Hz frequency combined with the prescribed milliamperage activates the pelvic floor muscle to contraction. Contracting the Pelvic Floor Muscle repetitively helps to strengthen the muscle thereby firmly closing the urethral opening.

 

Urge Urinary Incontinence (UUI)

The Liberty has a 12.5 Hz frequency which is used to calm the nerves that activate the bladder to contract. Continued use of a pelvic floor stimulator has the ability to continue to help the calming effect even when the stimulation has been removed.

 

Milliamperage

Milliamperage is the amount of power the stimulator transfers to the user. The Liberty’s milliamperage ranges up to 60 milliamps which is more power than you would need!

 

Ease of Use

Considered one of the easiest units on the market to use. The Liberty has one switch and one dial. The switch is used to change between the 12.5 Hz and 50 Hz settings depending on the condition that you are treating. The dial is used to ramp up the milliamperage to the desired strength.

Duty cycle – is the duration of the stimulation cycle and rest cycle. It is preset at 5/10 (5 seconds of stimulation and 10 seconds of rest).

 

Will my insurance cover the cost of the Liberty Pelvic Floor Stimulator?

We will contact your insurance company to see about possible coverage to cover the cost.

 

Medicare

Medicare patients are covered as long as the following conditions are met:

1. A diagnosis of Stress Urinary Incontinence, Urge Urinary Incontinence and/or Fecal Incontinence.
2. The patient meets with their referring physician at least 6 months prior to the prescription being written.
3. Ordering Physician must be P.E.C.O.S. certified.
4. The patient has been through a documented 4-week trial of Pelvic Muscle Exercises (i.e. Kegels) with no improvement.

* CMT currently cannot bill Medicare in Utah, Michigan, or Georgia 

 

Private Insurance

Most private insurance follow Medicare guidelines. All patients with private insurance need to pre-certify to confirm that benefits are available.

 

Self-Pay

If you don’t have insurance, you can still receive a home rental unit. With a valid prescription and for a low monthly rental fee anyone can have a Pelvic Floor Stimulator.

 

Can Current Medical Technologies bill my insurance?

Yes, Current Medical Technologies Inc. maintains an expert Durable Medical Equipment (DME) team. We are the only company who specializes in Pelvic Muscle Rehabilitation and are Medicare Accredited.

Our team specializes in the distribution of Pelvic floor stimulators. This unit requires a valid prescription in order to purchase or rent.

If you are a patient interested in getting a home unit, your prescription can be faxed to us at (508) 947-1486 or email info@cmtmedical.com. We cannot ship out the unit until we receive your prescription.

Clinicians looking to purchase a Liberty for your facility please call us at (800) 382-5879 or email info@cmtmedical.com.

 

Shipping

As an added precaution all Clinical Instrumentation will ship via UPS. With this option, it ensures that CMT has recourse in the event that a package becomes lost, stolen, or damaged in transit.

A valid tracking number is issued and can monitored while in transit to ensure successful delivery of your instrumentation.