Mowoot Intestinal Management Systems
The medical device MOWOOT has been developed and tested by the healthtech company usMIMA in collaboration with doctors and physiotherapists of the neuro-rehabilitation center Institut Guttmann.
Through hundreds of interviews with patients at Institut Guttman, the usMIMA team verified the enormous impact that chronic constipation has on the quality of life of people with spinal cord injuries. usMIMA investigated for months to develop a solution that would avoid the use of laxatives or reduce it to a minimum until they found the key: a new therapy inspired by the abdominal massage that the therapists of the Institut Guttmann administer to their patients to relieve the chronic constipation.
What does MOWOOT do and what not?
MOWOOT reproduces in a very precise way the abdominal massage that physiotherapists administer to:
- Activate the natural movement of the large intestine.
- Encourage intestinal transit.
- Improve stool consistency (makes it softer).
- Eliminate abdominal bloating.
- Reduce evacuation time.
What MOWOOT does not do is working on the anal sphincters. If you have a problem with the muscles of the sphincters, you will reduce the time of evacuation with MOWOOT, but to be able to evacuate you will still need an external physical stimulus (suppository, microenema or digital stimulation). We strongly advise that you discuss this with your Doctor or Medical professional.
How will I know that MOWOOT works? What will I observe?
The massage provided by the device reinforces the movement that your intestines should do naturally. If you use it daily between 10 and 20 minutes, you will observe the following changes:
- The frequency of defecation will increase: you will go more often to the bathroom.
- The fecal consistency will improve: your stools will be softer and it will be much easier to expel them.
- You will spend less time with each evacuation.
- You will no longer have the feeling that you have not finished emptying your bowel completely.
- You will get rid of gases and your abdomen will be less bloated.
- You will have more desire to eat and to include new foods in the diet.
The effectiveness of MOWOOT for solving constipation has been proven by a clinical study presented at the Congress of the Society of Geriatric Medicine of the European Union. All participants increased the mean number of stools per week and reported a significant improvement in stool consistency and a noticeable reduction in defecation time.
When will I begin to notice the results?
It depends on each patient and can be days or weeks. There are patients who already notice that their intestines work better after the first couple of days. Unlike other solutions, such as laxatives, MOWOOT improves its effectiveness over time and increases its benefits with every use. In any case, within two months you should have noticed the beneficial effect of MOWOOT.
How long should I use MOWOOT?
We recommend a minimum of 10 to 20 minutes a day for the abdominal massage to be effective. The time of use depends a lot on the severity of your constipation (more time of use, more benefit) and your personal likes (the massage is very pleasant).
Do I have to use MOWOOT several times a day?
It is not necessary to use MOWOOT several times a day, but there is no problem in doing so. There are patients who have told us that they use it up to 3 times a day. The recommended use is 20 minutes a day. You can use MOWOOT only once a day for 20 minutes, 2 times for 10 minutes each or even more, according to your likes and necessities.
What time of day is best to use MOWOOT?
It is advisable to always use MOWOOT at the same time of day to help the bowel return to a healthy routine. Ideally you should use it in the morning, after waking up, but it can be any other time of day that works for you. The important thing is that you are relaxed and you do it without haste. If you do not have time in the morning, do it at night before bed or in the afternoon while reading or watching TV. You should find the moment that best fits you, the important part is that you are constant.