What Is the Deka Magnetic Chair?
The Deka Magnetic Chair is a state-of-the-art medical device that harnesses High-Intensity Focused Electromagnetic (HIFEM) technology to strengthen the pelvic floor musculature from the outside — without any internal probes, injections, or surgical procedures. You simply sit fully clothed on the specially designed chair while focused electromagnetic pulses penetrate through your clothing and tissue to directly stimulate the deep pelvic floor motor neurons.
The result is a series of supramaximal muscle contractions — powerful, complete contractions of the levator ani and surrounding pelvic floor muscles that are physiologically impossible to achieve through voluntary effort alone. During a single 28-minute session, the Deka Magnetic Chair delivers approximately 11,200 of these contractions, representing an unprecedented volume of high-quality pelvic floor muscle work.
Unlike standard neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES), HIFEM technology recruits nearly 100% of muscle fibres in the target area and triggers both fast-twitch and slow-twitch fibres simultaneously, producing comprehensive neuromuscular adaptation. Muscle fibres grow, neural recruitment pathways improve, and the structural support of the pelvic floor is progressively restored over the treatment course.
Who Is the Deka Magnetic Chair For?
The Deka Magnetic Chair is appropriate for a wide range of women who experience symptoms related to pelvic floor weakness or dysfunction. At THE FIT CLINIC Bangkok, our specialists use it as a primary or adjunct treatment for the following conditions:
- Stress urinary incontinence (SUI): Involuntary urine leakage triggered by coughing, sneezing, laughing, jumping, or physical exertion — caused by insufficient urethral closure pressure from weakened pelvic floor muscles.
- Urge urinary incontinence / Overactive bladder (OAB): A sudden, compelling urge to urinate that is difficult to defer, often with involuntary leakage. HIFEM treatment helps retrain the detrusor muscle and improves neuromuscular coordination.
- Mixed urinary incontinence: A combination of stress and urge incontinence symptoms, which is the most common presentation in women over 40.
- Post-partum pelvic floor weakness: Reduced tone, strength, and endurance of the pelvic floor following vaginal or caesarean delivery, leading to leakage, laxity, or reduced sensation.
- Pelvic organ prolapse prevention: Women at elevated risk or in early stages of prolapse who wish to strengthen the pelvic floor as a conservative management strategy.
- Pelvic floor rehabilitation: Preparation before or recovery after gynaecological surgery, or as an adjunct to physiotherapy-based pelvic floor programmes.
The treatment is non-invasive, requires no undressing, and is performed fully clothed — making it accessible for patients who may be uncomfortable with internal examinations or device insertion.
What to Expect: Assessment, Sessions & Results
Your Deka Magnetic Chair journey at THE FIT CLINIC begins with a specialist consultation — with Assoc. Prof. Dr. Orawee Chinthakanan, Dr. Athasit Kijimanawat, or Dr. Apichaya Klaikaew — to assess your symptoms, conduct a urogynecological evaluation, and determine whether the Magnetic Chair is the right treatment for your specific presentation.
The standard recommended course is 6 sessions, scheduled twice per week over three weeks. This twice-weekly protocol is designed to provide adequate muscle stimulation while allowing sufficient recovery between sessions for hypertrophy and neural adaptation to occur. Each session lasts 28 minutes. You simply sit on the chair, fully clothed, while the device operates automatically.
Most patients begin to notice improvement in urgency, frequency, and leakage episodes after sessions 3 or 4. The full strengthening effect continues to build for 4–6 weeks after the final session as muscle remodelling completes. Patients with moderate-to-severe incontinence may be recommended a second course or monthly maintenance sessions to sustain results over time.
There is no discomfort after treatment, no downtime, and no restrictions on daily activity. The pulsing electromagnetic sensation during the session is manageable for almost all patients and can be adjusted to your comfort level by our clinical team.
Deka Magnetic Chair vs. Kegel Exercises: Understanding the Difference
Kegel exercises are the traditional first-line recommendation for pelvic floor strengthening. When performed correctly and consistently, they can be beneficial — but they have fundamental limitations that the Deka Magnetic Chair overcomes:
| Kegel Exercises | Deka Magnetic Chair |
|---|---|
| Require correct technique (up to 30% of women cannot isolate pelvic floor muscles correctly without guidance) | Electromagnetic stimulation bypasses technique errors — directly activates motor neurons |
| Voluntary contractions recruit approximately 40–60% of muscle fibres | Supramaximal contractions recruit close to 100% of pelvic floor fibres |
| Require months of consistent daily practice to see results | 11,200 contractions per session — results typically noticed within 3–4 sessions |
| Difficult to maintain motivation and adherence long-term | Clinic-based, supervised, 28 minutes twice a week |
| Limited benefit if baseline muscle weakness is severe | Effective even in patients with significant baseline muscle atrophy |
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What is the Deka Magnetic Chair and how does it work?
The Deka Magnetic Chair is a non-invasive pelvic floor strengthening device that uses High-Intensity Focused Electromagnetic (HIFEM) technology. You sit fully clothed on the chair, and focused electromagnetic pulses penetrate through clothing and tissue to induce supramaximal pelvic floor muscle contractions — the kind of deep, complete contractions that are physically impossible to achieve through voluntary exercise alone. Each 28-minute session delivers approximately 11,200 contractions.
How many sessions of the Deka Magnetic Chair are needed?
The standard recommended course is 6 sessions, typically scheduled twice a week over 3 weeks. Results are progressive — many patients notice improvement after sessions 3 or 4, with the full strengthening effect continuing to develop for 4–6 weeks after completing the course. A maintenance programme of 1–2 sessions per month may be advised for ongoing urinary incontinence management.
Is the Deka Magnetic Chair treatment painful?
The treatment is not painful. Patients typically describe the sensation as an intense muscle contraction or a pulsing feeling in the pelvic floor — similar in sensation to doing very intense Kegel exercises but without any physical effort. Intensity can be adjusted to the patient's comfort level, especially during early sessions as the muscles adapt to the stimulation.
Does the Deka Magnetic Chair help with urinary incontinence?
Yes. The Deka Magnetic Chair has demonstrated significant clinical benefit for both stress urinary incontinence (leakage with coughing, sneezing, or exercise) and urge urinary incontinence (overactive bladder). By strengthening the pelvic floor musculature and improving neuromuscular coordination, patients typically experience reduced leakage episodes, stronger urethral closure pressure, and improved bladder control.
What is the difference between the Deka Magnetic Chair and Kegel exercises?
Kegel exercises rely on voluntary contraction of the pelvic floor muscles and require consistent daily practice, correct technique, and sufficient baseline muscle strength to be effective. The Deka Magnetic Chair bypasses all of these limitations: electromagnetic stimulation directly activates the deep pelvic floor motor neurons, producing supramaximal contractions that recruit nearly 100% of muscle fibres — something that is biologically impossible with voluntary effort. One 28-minute session delivers 11,200 contractions, equivalent to months of dedicated Kegel practice.