vs Internal Devices: Pelvic floor trainers coach you on how to do Kegels, but you still do the work. They don’t deliver stimulation and most are not FDA-cleared for treating incontinence. Vaginally inserted electrical stimulation devices, a different category of devices, do the work for you and are intended for treating incontinence. Unfortunately, both types use vaginal probes and require finding dedicated time and and private place for treatment. They can also be uncomfortable and include a risk of infection. Elitone is completely external, making it safe, clean and easy.
vs Electromagnetic Chairs: Chairs are expensive and cannot be used for maintenance easily. AHRQ, Effective Health Care Program No. 36 reports magnetic chairs had the worst effectiveness of non-surgical treatments.
vs Sacral Nerve Stimulation: Implants can be costly and their efficacy rate is only after passing an explant procedure. Nerve fatigue results in reduced efficacy after a few years.
vs PTNS: PTNS uses secondary nerves, not direct, which can diminish effectiveness. It typically requires weekly office visits.