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Delegates return for another clinical training course at de Smit Medical

We welcomed eight delegates to our fourth clinical training course since lockdown, the assessment of lower bowel practical course. It was great to see some delegates returning to our training facility in South Gloucestershire for a second and third time for other courses. We are thrilled to hear that they have found our courses informative and chose to return for another course! Here's some of their comments: 'Another great course, thank you.' - Senior Continence Nurse Advisor 'Excellent content, well taught to improve...

Featured: de Smit Medical is in the paper

Take a look at a recent article by the South Gloucestershire Gazette, highlighting our face-to-face training courses and our continuing work to provide medical equipment to hospitals throughout the pandemic. It's great to be recognised as a local business that supports the community and is expanding! Read it here

Practical clinical training course builds greater confidence in delegates

One of the more common pieces of feedback we receive from our clinical training courses is that our delegates come away with more confidence in practice. Delegates at our recent practical female pelvic floor course told us 'I feel this course will make me more confident in practice and competent,' and 'this course harnessed my knowledge and I feel confident to now start this in practice.' We are happy to hear that the practical aspect of the courses really benefits the...

Our first training course since lockdown

We welcomed delegates to our new training facility in South Gloucestershire on 2nd September for our first training course since lockdown: assessment of female pelvic floor muscle dysfunction – vaginal examination: practical course Extra measures had been taken to ensure social distancing guidelines were being followed and the safety of the delegates was ensured. We were thrilled to hear that the delegates felt the course was safe and well-organised; 'very well done, not anxious about coming due to Covid, very...

Featured: de Smit Medical’s guest blog for physio campaign

Pelvic Roar is a physiotherapy-led campaign that focuses on pelvic health conditions, and is run by three chartered physios. Their work helps to raise awareness around all sorts of issues relating to continence and the pelvic floor, and their social following helps to spread their message. We were recently asked to write a guest blog for Pelvic Roar, explaining our core value and how our stimulation device can be hired through our rental scheme - something which has been very...

Introducing the vPad-Mini

All the features you need in an electrical safety analyser in a compact lightweight case, speak to a specialist today about the vPad-Mini. Get in touch

NeuroTrac Continence – Troubleshooting your device

If you are having problems using your NeuroTrac Continence there are a few things you can do to fix it at home. This video takes you through the steps you can take in troubleshooting your device, before sending it back to us. If you need help setting up your device, watch our step by step video.

NeuroTrac Continence – Ordering your device

The NeuroTrac Continence is a a home use, dual channel neuromuscular stimulation device to help retrain your pelvic floor. It is available to rent for 12 weeks, as well as purchase - take a look at our video on how to order the NeuroTrac Continence.

NeuroTrac Continence – Setting up your device

If you have purchased or rented the NeuroTrac Continence device, take a look at this video for a step by step guide on setting up your device.

Four benefits of online pelvic floor consultations

With our lives becoming more virtual in recent months, Jane Appleyard takes a look into the role of a pelvic floor physio and how this can be carried out online. Written by Chartered Physiotherapist, Jane Appleyard. Find out more about Jane here. The information on this website is written to give general information and does not in any way replace advice from your G.P. or qualified healthcare professional. If you have any specific concerns about your health you should seek an individual...

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