Which Pelvic Floor Treatment Works Better?
Emsella vs Elitone.
Both the Emsella Chair and Elitone are designed to strengthen the pelvic floor and reduce urinary incontinence. But they use different technology, deliver different levels of muscle stimulation, and produce different results. Here's what sets them apart.
What Is the Emsella Chair?
The Emsella is an FDA-cleared, clinical-grade device that uses high-intensity focused electromagnetic energy (HIFEM) to deliver approximately 11,000 supramaximal pelvic floor contractions per 30-minute session. You sit fully clothed on the chair. The contractions are deep and powerful enough to target both slow-twitch and fast-twitch muscle fibers.
The standard protocol is 6 sessions over 3 weeks. Emsella is available only through licensed healthcare providers.
What Is Elitone?
Elitone is an FDA-cleared, at-home device that uses electrical muscle stimulation (EMS) to contract the pelvic floor muscles externally. It's a small pad worn under clothing for 20-minute sessions. You can use it at home without a provider visit.
Elitone is designed for mild stress incontinence and is available for consumer purchase.
Side-by-Side Comparison
How the Emsella Chair and Elitone compare on the factors that matter most.
| Factor | Emsella | Elitone |
|---|---|---|
| Technology | HIFEM (electromagnetic) | EMS (electrical stimulation) |
| Contractions per session | ~11,000 supramaximal | Lower intensity, surface-level |
| Treatment depth | Deep pelvic floor muscles | Superficial muscle engagement |
| Where | In-office at a clinic | At home |
| Clothing | Fully clothed, sit on chair | Wear external pad |
| Sessions | 6 over 3 weeks | Daily use for 6+ weeks |
| Cost | Higher (clinical treatment) | Lower (consumer device, ~$400-600) |
| Best for | Moderate to severe incontinence | Mild stress incontinence |
| Provider oversight | Yes (treatment supervised) | No (self-administered) |
Choose Emsella If...
The Emsella Chair is the stronger choice when you need clinical-level results.
- Your incontinence is moderate to severe
- You want faster, clinically supervised results
- You've tried at-home devices or Kegels without improvement
- You want deep muscle engagement that surface-level devices can't reach
- You prefer a short treatment course (3 weeks) over daily device use
Choose Elitone If...
Elitone may be a reasonable starting point for milder symptoms.
- Your incontinence is mild
- You want to start with a lower-cost option
- You prefer treating at home on your own schedule
- You're comfortable with a longer treatment timeline
- Your symptoms don't significantly impact your daily life
The Honest Bottom Line
Elitone is a reasonable starting point for mild incontinence. It's affordable and convenient. But if Elitone or other at-home devices haven't given you the improvement you want, the Emsella Chair delivers significantly deeper muscle stimulation at a clinical level that consumer devices can't match.
At Novaré Injury Care and Rehab, Emsella is available at both our Fort Myers and Lehigh Acres locations. Call (239) 893-2225 to learn more.
11,000 Contractions
Each Emsella session delivers the equivalent of 11,000 supramaximal pelvic floor contractions.
Fully Clothed
No undressing, no preparation. Sit on the chair and the treatment begins.
3-Week Protocol
6 sessions over 3 weeks. Fast results compared to months of daily at-home device use.
Two Locations
Available at both Fort Myers and Lehigh Acres clinics.
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Call (239) 893-2225 to learn more about Emsella treatment at our Fort Myers or Lehigh Acres clinic.
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