Elitone for Men is an external neuromuscular stimulation device designed to stimulate and condition pelvic floor muscles in men recovering from prostate surgery.
Urinary incontinence is common after prostatectomy, with many men still experiencing leakage during early recovery.
Typical management includes:
Early, structured pelvic floor activation may help support neuromuscular retraining during this period. Elitone for Men provides a non-invasive option designed to support this stage of recovery.
Key Statistics on Continence Recovery After Prostatectomy
Continence recovery after prostatectomy varies widely.
Recovery timelines depend on age, baseline pelvic floor strength, nerve preservation, and adherence to rehabilitation strategies.
Sources: American Urological Association (AUA) Guidelines; Ficarra et al., European Urology 2014.
Why Pelvic Floor Activation is Important
Continence after prostatectomy depends largely on the function of the external urethral sphincter and surrounding pelvic floor muscles. During radical prostatectomy, the internal urinary sphincter at the bladder neck is removed. After surgery, urinary control therefore relies on the remaining sphincter mechanism and the coordinated activation of pelvic floor muscles to maintain urethral closure during increases in abdominal pressure.
Early pelvic floor activation is thought to support this transition. By engaging the muscles responsible for urethral support and closure, activation may help restore strength, endurance, and neuromuscular coordination that are temporarily impaired after surgery. In the early postoperative period, neural signaling and muscle responsiveness can be reduced, making voluntary contractions inconsistent or weak. Structured activation can help re-establish the muscle recruitment patterns necessary for continence control.
Clinical guidelines reflect the importance of pelvic floor rehabilitation in this setting. The American Urological Association (AUA) recommends pelvic floor muscle training as a first-line approach for men experiencing urinary incontinence following prostate treatment, recognizing its role in supporting continence recovery over time.
Sources:
American Urological Association. Incontinence after Prostate Treatment Guideline.
Ficarra V. et al. European Urology, 2014. Systematic review of continence outcomes after radical prostatectomy.
Why Many Men Struggle with Recovery
Regaining continence after prostatectomy depends on the pelvic floor muscles and the external urethral sphincter taking over a greater role in urinary control. While most men gradually recover, the process can be slower or more difficult for some patients due to several physiological and behavioral factors.
Post-surgical neuromuscular changes
Prostate surgery can temporarily affect the nerves and muscle coordination involved in continence. Even when a patient attempts to contract the pelvic floor correctly, muscle activation may initially be weak or inconsistent as the neuromuscular system recovers.
Difficulty performing effective pelvic floor contractions
Many men are unfamiliar with the pelvic floor muscles and may struggle to identify or isolate them correctly. It is common for patients to substitute with abdominal, gluteal, or thigh muscles, limiting the effectiveness of pelvic floor training.
Inconsistent adherence to rehabilitation exercises
Pelvic floor strengthening typically requires regular training over weeks to months. Without feedback or structured programs, adherence can decline, reducing the likelihood of meaningful strength and coordination improvements.
Individual variation in healing and recovery
Age, baseline muscle condition, nerve preservation during surgery, and surgical technique all influence recovery timelines. As a result, continence recovery varies widely between patients, and some men require additional support to restore pelvic floor function.
Sources:
American Urological Association. Incontinence after Prostate Treatment Guideline.
Ficarra V. et al., European Urology, 2014. Systematic review of continence outcomes after radical prostatectomy.
Elitone for Men delivers external transcutaneous neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) to activate the pelvic floor muscles responsible for bladder control.
The therapy may be appropriate for patients who:
Used in short daily sessions, Elitone for Men provides a non-invasive option to support pelvic floor rehabilitation during recovery.
Safety Profile
Elitone for Men is a non-implantable, external neuromuscular stimulation therapy designed to support pelvic floor activation during continence recovery. Because treatment is delivered through surface electrodes applied externally to the perineal region, it avoids the risks associated with surgical or implantable interventions.
In clinical use, the most commonly reported adverse effect is minor, transient skin irritation at the electrode contact site. This is typically mild and resolves with routine skin care or adjustment of pad placement.
As with other neuromuscular stimulation therapies, certain contraindications apply. Elitone for Men should not be used in patients with:
Clinicians and patients should refer to the product labeling for the complete list of contraindications, warnings, and precautions.
Importantly, this conservative therapy does not affect a patient’s eligibility for surgical treatments such as a male sling or artificial urinary sphincter if additional intervention is required. Because the therapy is external and non-invasive, treatment can be discontinued at any time without consequence.
Suggested Timing Protocol
Pelvic floor rehabilitation is most effective when activation begins early in the recovery process. For many men, the optimal window to begin structured therapy is soon after catheter removal, when patients transition from passive healing to actively rebuilding continence control.
Many clinicians recommend that patients begin Elitone therapy around 3 weeks post-op, once the catheter has been removed and normal postoperative recovery is underway. At this stage, early neuromuscular activation may help engage the pelvic floor muscles that now play a larger role in maintaining urinary control.
To ensure patients can begin therapy at the appropriate time, some practices encourage patients to obtain the device prior to surgery, so it is available and ready when the recovery phase begins.
A typical protocol involves 20-minute sessions, five times per week, performed at home. Progress is commonly reviewed during the 12-week postoperative follow-up, when clinicians assess improvements in continence and determine whether additional rehabilitation or next steps are needed.
Clinical Evidence
Elitone for Men is supported by clinical research evaluating transperineal neuromuscular stimulation to support continence recovery following prostate surgery. In clinical studies submitted to the FDA as part of the device clearance process, outcomes were assessed using objective and patient-reported measures commonly used in continence research.
One key endpoint was 24-hour pad weight, a standard measure of urine leakage used in clinical trials. In the study population, men using Elitone demonstrated meaningful reductions in pad weight over the treatment period, indicating improvement in urinary control. Additional outcomes included pad use, patient-reported continence status, and quality-of-life measures.
These results were evaluated in the context of historical published controls for continence recovery following radical prostatectomy, providing perspective on expected recovery timelines in similar patient populations.
For clinicians interested in the study design, patient characteristics, endpoints, and detailed results, we recommend reviewing the Elitone for Men Clinical Brief, which summarizes the data and provides access to the full white paper.
Difference from Other Options
Elitone for Men is designed as a conservative, at-home therapy that supports pelvic floor activation during continence recovery. It differs from other approaches commonly used after prostate surgery in several important ways.
Compared with unsupervised Kegel exercises
Pelvic floor muscle training is widely recommended after prostatectomy, but many men struggle to consistently identify and activate the correct muscles. Elitone delivers neuromuscular stimulation that triggers pelvic floor contractions automatically, helping activate the target muscles even when voluntary contractions are weak or inconsistent.
Compared with pelvic floor physical therapy
Pelvic floor physical therapy provides expert assessment and guided training but requires in-clinic appointments and therapist availability. Elitone is designed for independent home use, allowing patients to perform structured therapy on a regular schedule while still complementing physical therapy when indicated.
Compared with surgical interventions
Procedures such as male slings or artificial urinary sphincters are typically reserved for men with persistent incontinence after conservative recovery periods. Elitone is intended as a non-surgical rehabilitation approach earlier in recovery, supporting pelvic floor activation before considering invasive options.
A structured rehabilitation approach
Elitone provides a consistent treatment protocol—20 minutes per session, five times per week for 8–12 weeks—allowing patients to follow a structured program designed to support pelvic floor strengthening and continence recovery.
Elitone for Men fits naturally into standard post-prostatectomy follow-up. It can be introduced during routine recovery visits for patients beginning rehabilitation or experiencing persistent leakage.
The therapy requires minimal clinic resources, with direct-to-patient fulfillment and simple implementation alongside pelvic floor rehabilitation.
To learn more about offering Elitone for Men to your patients, request information or schedule a brief discussion with our team.
Introducing Elitone as Part of a Structured Recovery Pathway
Many clinicians incorporate pelvic floor rehabilitation into the early recovery period following prostate surgery. Elitone for Men can be introduced as part of this structured approach, supporting pelvic floor activation while patients are working to regain continence.
The device is typically discussed during routine postoperative follow-up visits when patients begin focusing on recovery milestones such as urinary control and pelvic floor strengthening. Because therapy is performed at home in short, scheduled sessions, it can fit naturally alongside standard guidance on pelvic floor exercises and recovery expectations.
Practices often find that positioning Elitone within a structured recovery pathway helps patients engage more actively in rehabilitation while providing clinicians with a clear framework for discussing continence recovery.
We’re happy to share examples of how other practices introduce Elitone to patients, including suggested timing, patient education approaches, and integration with standard follow-up care. More details are available during a scheduled call.
Coding and Reimbursement Considerations
Elitone for Men is designed to integrate into the existing continence recovery pathway without creating billing complexity for the practice. In many cases, clinicians choose to introduce the therapy as part of postoperative rehabilitation discussions while continuing to document pelvic floor training and continence recovery during routine follow-up care.
Because coding approaches can vary depending on the clinical setting, provider type, and whether pelvic floor training or rehabilitation services are performed in the clinic, practices often have questions about documentation, appropriate CPT codes, and how the therapy fits within current care workflows.
We are happy to share examples of how other practices approach coding and documentation when introducing Elitone for Men. Additional details and practical guidance are available during a scheduled call.
Patient Insurance and Coverage
Elitone for Men is designed to be accessible for patients during the recovery period following prostate surgery. Because coverage policies can vary across insurers and plan types, patients may obtain the device through different pathways depending on their individual benefits.
In many cases, practices choose to introduce the therapy as part of the recovery discussion while patients work directly with our team to determine eligibility, coverage options, and out-of-pocket costs. This approach allows clinicians to focus on patient care while support staff assist patients with the administrative steps.
We are happy to walk through how insurance inquiries, benefit verification, and patient support are typically handled. More details on coverage pathways and patient access are available during a scheduled call.
What We’ll Cover in the 15-Minute Call
The goal of the call is to give you a clear understanding of how Elitone for Men fits into the post-prostatectomy recovery pathway and how simple it can be to introduce in practice. In a short conversation, we’ll walk through the essentials and answer any questions you may have.
During the call, we’ll typically cover:
The discussion is brief, practical, and tailored to your practice. Our goal is simply to help you determine whether Elitone for Men could be a useful addition to your patient recovery program.
