JCS Wellness Solutions myself User manual

Use &Care Guide
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Cleared by the FDA – indications for use: The Myself®Pelvic Muscle Trainer is intended
for the treatment of stress incontinence and/or urge incontinence in females.
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(NYSE:JAH).
*In a study evaluating The Myself® Trainer’s effectiveness for bladder control, 79% of the participants
experienced better than 50% improvement within 16 weeks of use.
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Take Control of
Your Health Naturally
The Myself®Trainer is clinically proven* to help you
effectively strengthen your pelvic floor muscles, so you can
enjoy the activities you love with confidence. In just a few
minutes a day, The Myself®Trainer will help you increase
your pelvic muscle tone and conditioning – essential to
overall pelvic strength and wellness.
Cleared by the FDA – indications for use: The Myself®Pelvic
Muscle Trainer is intended for the treatment of stress incontinence
and/or urge incontinence in females.
“I recommend that you
read through the entire
Use and Care Guide
before usingThe Myself®Trainer.”
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Parts
sensor handle
extension tubing
storage case
sensor
battery
compartment
removable
sensor cover
on/off
button
pump
button
display
screen
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The Myself®Trainer was designed by a urologist and is clinically proven* to help you
strengthen your pelvic floor muscles easily and effectively. Strong pelvic muscles help
women achieve better bladder control, faster recovery after childbirth, and improved
vaginal tone.
When pelvic floor muscles are weak, involuntary urine
leaks can occur. This is common among women of all
ages, often happening when you laugh, cough, sneeze
or engage in physical activities such as jogging or heavy lifting. Weak pelvic floor
muscles can also contribute to frequent urges to urinate.
Effectively strengthening these muscles on your own can be difficult. The Myself®
Trainer helps you strengthen your pelvic floor muscles more effectively by guiding you
through a 5 minute per day Kegel exercise session, indicating when to squeeze and
when to relax by displaying visual cues on its full color display.
Just as it takes time to strengthen other muscles in your body, it takes time, good form
and consistent exercise to strengthen your pelvic floor.
“Just 5 minutes a day
can make a difference in
getting you back to doing
the things you love to do.”
Controlling Urinary
Incontinence
It is common to use the wrong muscles when doing Kegel exercises. Instead of using
the pelvic muscles, many women use their back, abdominal, or upper leg muscles. If
you use the wrong muscles, you may not see the full benefits. To make sure you are
using the right muscles, try the following:
Stop the flow of urine while you’re going to the bathroom. You should be able
to feel your muscles tighten and move upward. Then relax your muscles and feel
your muscles move down to the starting position.
Once you have found the right muscles to use, do not perform Kegels
while urinating.
Doing Kegel exercises with a full bladder or while emptying your bladder can
actually weaken the muscles. It can also lead to incomplete emptying of the
bladder, which may increase your risk of a urinary tract infection.
“Here are some
helpful hints!”
Introduction

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“Things to remember when
usingThe Myself®Trainer:”
The Myself®Trainer will guide you through a simple
5-minute pelvic muscle exercise regimen. You will first do
a series of twelve 10-second SQUEEZE and 10-second
RELAX exercises, followed by one minute of rapid SQUEEZE and RELAX exercises.
The Myself® Trainer will track your strength level over time to let you know that you
are improving.
Getting Started
Summary
About Strength Levels:
The Myself®Trainer has three Strength Levels. When you have achieved
and maintained the maximum strength at Level 1 for four successive sessions,
you will automatically be moved to the
next level. Also, If you do not maintain
the minimum strength level, you will be
returned to a previous level so you can
work your way back up.
How it works
Kegel exercises involve a lifting and squeezing action of the pelvic
floor muscles. The Myself®Trainer displays your muscle contraction
graphically. The stronger you squeeze your muscles, the greater the
number of bands that move inward on the display.
To help isolate your pelvic muscles, you should concentrate on
squeezing and lifting your muscles WITHOUT:
Pulling in your abdominal muscles
Squeezing your legs together
Tightening your buttocks
Holding your breath
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Please note – do not turn The Myself®Trainer unit “On“ at
this time.
1Connect the extension tubing to the back of
The Myself®Trainer.
2Connect the extension tubing to the sensor tubing.
Do not turn The Myself®Trainer “On” until after the next
step – inserting the sensor.
Insert two AA batteries (not included) into the bottom of
the The Myself®Trainer by removing the bottom panel
with the tabbed closure.
Note: When the battery charge becomes low, the
“Low Battery” screen will appear on the display when
The Myself®Trainer is turned “On”.
Before Your First Use
Assemble the Unit
Training
1Choose a comfortable, place and lie in a semi-reclined
position with your knees slightly bent. You may want to
support your back with a pillow. Many women find
it easy to use while lying in bed.
2Hold the sensor handle by the colored grip, remove
plastic cover and gently insert the sensor into your
vagina to the base of the balloon.
3Hold The Myself®Trainer display unit in the other
hand or place it somewhere where it is easily readable.
Note: Water or water-soluble lubricant such as K-Y®personal
lubricant may be used.
4To turn the unit “On”, press the On/Off button at the
top of The Myself®Trainer.
The first screen you see will be “Welcome” followed by
your current strength level.
Starting a Session
on/off button
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after removing
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The Myself®Trainer tracks your progress over time and
will display the most recent Strength Level you have
achieved. If this is the first time you are using the unit,
the screen will display “Strength Level 1”.
“You don’t need to do
anything yet but relax.”
Getting Started
1The next screen will instruct you to pump. When the
“PUMP” image is displayed, press and release the
large pump button just below the display several
times to inflate the sensor. The display will indicate
that the sensor is inflating.
Inflating the Sensor
inflation
pump button
2Stop pumping when the words “PUMP COMPLETE”
appear.
Note: Do not press the pump button after the
“PUMP COMPLETE” has been displayed or
during your exercises.
Note: if the sensor is overinflated, the “DISCONNECT
AND RECONNECT” image will appear in the display.
Simply disconnect and reconnect the tubing from the
back of the trainer and you will be prompted to begin
pumping again.
Strength Level

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3The “RELAX” cue will appear on the display.
Relax your muscles while the timer bar at the bottom
of the display counts to 10. Try not to squeeze at all
during this time.
Note: If you are not relaxed, Relax Muscles will flash.
4Repeat the “SQUEEZE” and “RELAX” exercises along
with The Myself®Trainer for 12 repetitions.
Note: If your session is interrupted, deflate your sensor by
disconnecting the tubing between the sensor and
The Myself®Trainer and begin again.
Hint:
Pay attention to how the sensor moves while you are squeezing.
When you are performing the exercise properly you should
feel as if you are drawing the sensor inward slightly.
If you feel the sensor moving outward you are most likely
using your stomach muscles instead of your pelvic muscles.
“It’s time to start squeezing.
Focus, you can do it…
it’s only 5 minutes.”
1A 5-second countdown will begin (as shown by the
timer bar), and the screen will ask you to:
PREPARE:
Take a deep breath
Exhale
Relax your abdomen
Note: Try not to squeeze while the Prepare screen is displayed.
2The “SQUEEZE” cue will appear in the display window
and the timer bar at the bottom of the display will
display a 10 second countdown.
Contract your pelvic muscles as tightly as you can and
hold, trying to move more bands inward on the display.
Remember to:
Relax your legs and buttocks…
Breathe in and out…
Visualize drawing the sensor inward with each squeeze.
Begin the Exercise
timer bar
indicates your squeeze
contraction strength
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At the halfway point, a screen will appear to indicate
that you are 50% of the way through the entire training
session.
When the twelve 10 -second “SQUEEZE” and “RELAX”
portion of the session is complete, a short 5-second
pause will prepare you for the final set of “quick
contraction” exercises.
5Follow the display as it instructs you to rapidly
“SQUEEZE” and “RELAX” repeatedly for 1 minute.
6When your session is complete, the DISCONNECT
cue will appear.
SQUEEZE RELAX
Clean & Store
1Remove the sensor and deflate by disconnecting the
sensor from the extension tubing.
The Myself®Trainer will automatically turn off when
the sensor is disconnected.
2Wash the sensor with mild soap and water, rinse
thoroughly and dry with a clean cloth. Replace the
sensor cover before storing. DO NOT attempt to
remove the sensor balloon. You may wipe The Myself®
Trainer display monitor with a damp cloth as needed.
3The entire sensor is disposable, and should be replaced
with every 4-6 weeks of regular use. Periodically, a
screen will appear on the display to remind you to
replace the sensor. Replacement sensors are available
at www.myself-trainer.com or 1-800-383-2588.
4Store The Myself®Trainer and sensor in the storage
case at room temperature.
Halfway Point

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Frequently Asked Questions
How often should I do the
exercises?
We recommend you use The Myself®Trainer once a day at
first, increasing to twice a day as your strength improves.
However it is important not to fatigue your muscles by
doing too much too quickly.
As with any strengthening program you will need to
continue your exercises to maintain your muscle strength.
Note: one exercise session is 5 minutes long. If you do more than one session a day, be
sure to allow adequate time (3 to 4 hours) for your muscles to rest between sessions.
FAQs
Why is there such a long
“Relax” period during the
first set of exercises?
Mastering the control to relax the pelvic floor muscles is
just as important as the ability to squeeze and hold. It is
important to rest these muscles in between contractions in
order to keep from fatiguing these muscles.
Why is it important to do
quick contractions?
Can I use The Myself®
Trainer during my period?
Why does the disconnect
message flash on the
screen during my exercise
session?
Quick contractions provide strength necessary to control
urinary incontinence during a sneeze, cough, laugh or
when you step out into the cold.
This is a personal decision. It is not harmful to use The
Myself®Trainer during menses. Just be sure to thoroughly
clean the sensor after use.
The sensor is over inflated. Disconnect the sensor tubing
from the back of the display unit to deflate, follow
pumping cues on the display and begin the 5 minute
exercise session again.
Exercise Sessions Days
Per Day Per Week
1 1 5-7
2 1 5-7
3 1-2 5-7
4 1-2 5-7
5-16 1-2 7
16+ 1 3-4
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What benefits will I get
from strengthening my
pelvic floor muscles?
How can I tell if I am
doing the exercise
correctly?
Prevention or significant improvement of urinary
incontinence
Strengthening and toning of the pelvic floor muscles
before or after childbirth
Prevention of pelvic organ relaxation
Increased sexual pleasure, vaginal tone, moisture and
response
One way to know that you are performing the exercise
correctly is through the use of the sensor handle.
Hold the sensor handle when you start your exercise.
Pay attention to how the sensor moves while you are
squeezing.
When you are performing the exercise properly you should
feel as if you are drawing the sensor inward slightly.
If you feel the sensor moving outward you are most likely
using your stomach muscles instead of your pelvic muscles.
If the sensor is remaining still or is pulling inward slightly
then you are using the correct muscles.
What are the most
common causes of
pelvic floor weakness?
Pregnancy and vaginal childbirth
High impact exercises such as running
Hormonal changes during menopause
Excessive body weight
Straining from chronic constipation
Smoking and chronic coughing
Troubleshooting
Problem Possible Solution
The Myself®Trainer 1Check battery orientation.
won’t turn on. 2Replace with new batteries.
Pump screen will 1Check tubing/connectors for proper connection.
not disappear. 2Replace sensor.
Pump screen appears 1Check tubing/connectors for proper connection.
mid-session. 2 Replace sensor.
Disconnect screen appears. 1Disconnect the sensor tubing to deflate, follow
pumping cues on the display and begin exercise
session again.
“Now,mark down your progress on the progress tracker!
And,if you have any questions please call
1-800-383-2588 or log on to our
web site, www.myself-trainer.com.”

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People who are pregnant should consult with a physician before using The Myself®
Trainer
Do not use The Myself®Trainer during the first 6 weeks following childbirth or
pelvic surgery as it may interfere with healing.
Use of The Myself®Trainer during active symptoms of any pelvic disease such as
herpes, a sexually transmitted disease (STD), vaginitis, or yeast infection may cause
discomfort and aggravate your symptoms.
Do not use The Myself®Trainer at the same time with a barrier contraceptive
device (such as diaphragm or cervical cap) or a pessary (pelvic support device)
as it may interfere with the proper use of these devices.
If you are pregnant, consult your healthcare provider before using The Myself®
Trainer.
The Myself®Trainer is for your individual use only and is not to be shared with other
users due to the possibility of spreading disease.
If you are using The Myself®Trainer regularly to treat incontinence and your
symptoms do not improve, see your healthcare provider.
Warnings &Precautions

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JCS Wellness Solutions, Inc. All Rights Reserved. A subsidiary of Jarden Corporation, (collectively
“JCS”) warrants that for a period of one year from the date of purchase, this product will be free
from defects in material and workmanship. JCS, at its option, will repair or replace this product or
any component of the product found to be defective during the warranty period. Replacement will
be made with a new or remanufactured product or component. If the product is no longer available,
replacement may be made with a similar product of equal or greater value. This is your exclusive
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Doing so will void this warranty.
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This warranty does not cover normal wear of parts or damage resulting from any of the following:
negligent use or misuse of the product, use on improper voltage or current, use contrary to the
operating instructions and disassembly, repair or alteration by anyone other than JCS or an authorized
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How to Obtain Warranty Service
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If you have any question regarding this warranty or would like to obtain warranty service, please call
1(800) 383-2588 or visit myself-trainer.com
In the U.S.A., this warranty is offered by JCS Wellness Solutions, Inc. located in Boca Raton, Florida
33431. If you have any other problem or claim in connection with this product, please write our
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