Intra vaginal device to aid in training and determining muscle strength

Abstract

An intra vaginal device (10) including an elongated hollow body (1 1) with side wall portions (15, 16 and 24). Secured to each wall portion (15 and 24) is a sensor (19), while secured to the wall portion (16) is a sensor (20). The sensors (19) simply measure forces directly applied by the bi-lateral contraction of the pubococcygeus, while the sensor (20) provides an indication of the puborectalis contraction forces.

Description

technical field [0001] The present invention relates to intravaginal devices for aiding in the determination of muscle strength, more particularly but not exclusively to perineal inotropes. Background technique [0002] The muscle group involved in performing Kegel exercises (and therefore responsible for moderation) is the levator ani. The pubococcygeus and puborectalis belong to the levator ani muscles. The pubococcygeus rises from the pubic bone (pubic bone) and inserts into the sides of the coccyx (on either side of the tailbone), thereby pressing bilaterally on the vaginal walls when contracted. The puborectalis ascends from the superior and inferior ramus of the pubic bone (front of the pelvis, either side of the pubic bone) and forms a hanging structure around the rectum. So when contracted, it "pulls forward" to help close the tube. The intensity of both is very important in maintaining temperance. [0003] Many of the perineal dynamometers currently available me...

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Problems solved by technology

These devices have the disadvantage of not giving any indication of muscle movement or actual contraction force

If they are in fact performing the contraction wrongly - the problem is that the "slump" using the abdominal muscles can also increase the pressure in the vagina, thus giving false indications of muscle contraction, which can also lead to worsening of the patient's condition

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