A computer-implemented method for pelvic floor feedback. The method includes capturing a strength of action potentials via wireless sensors, the wireless sensors positioned proximate to a pelvic floor of a user. The method also includes transmitting the strength of the action potentials to a mobile device. The method also includes recording the strength of the action potentials on the mobile device.

Devices for testing distal colonic and anorectal function. In at least one embodiment of a device of the present disclosure, the device comprises a flexible central support, a first bag or balloon surrounding at least part of the flexible central support; and a first plurality of sensors positioned upon or embedded within a surface of the first bag or balloon, each of the first plurality of sensors positioned a known distance from each other; wherein the first plurality of sensors are configured to obtain pressure measurements on the surface of the first bag or balloon when the device is operated within a mammalian gastrointestinal tract.

An intra vaginal device (10) including an elongated hollow body (11) 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.

A method and system to obtain and process data indicative of muscle reflexes for screening and/or diagnosing a patient with a brain injury or spinal cord injury, and especially for obtaining and processing data indicative of reflexes from the bulbospongiosus muscle. Certain embodiments employ a novel electromechanical probe for stimulating the bulbospongiosus muscle to identify a time of the stimulation so that electrical responses from electrodes on the patient's skin can be identified for analysis.

A muscle training apparatus with muscle strength detecting function includes a first supporting shell, a plurality of membrane pressure-sensing units, an arithmetic processing unit and an elastic covering unit. The first support shell is spherical and has a first outer surface and a first containing space. The membrane pressure-sensing unit is disposed on the first outer surface of the first support shell. The arithmetic processing unit is disposed in the first containing space and electrically connected to the membrane pressure-sensing unit. The elastic covering unit covers the first support shell.

A muscle training apparatus capable of generating a force is disclosed. The muscle training apparatus includes a second support shell, a force-generating unit and an elastic covering unit. The second support shell is spherical and has a second containing space. The force-generating unit is disposed and fixed in the second containing space of the second supporting shell for generating a force. The elastic covering unit covers the second support shell to have a soft surface. The muscle training device can generate a force in a specific direction and intensity by the force-generating unit.

A perineometer and method for use of the same are disclosed. In one embodiment of the perineometer, an elongated shaft having an external surface portion is receivable within a pelvic cavity. A sleeve is positioned lengthwise and circumferentially proximate the external surface portion. A haptic actuator having processing that separates amplitude from frequency, in response to receiving a haptic signal from a processor, generates vibrations via actuatable elements integrated into the sleeve. A sensor sensing external pressure forces at the sleeve drives a feedback signal based on the sensed external pressure forces. The haptic signal may be based on a manual signal from a manual actuator and the feedback signal.

An apparatus (1) for performing manometric measurements by way of medical devices of the pneumatic type, comprises a processing unit (10), and a pressure transducer (4), which is connected to the unit (10) and adapted to be fluid-dynamically connected to the pneumatic device (3). The processing unit (10) comprises: a setting module (11) configured for setting a reference parameter, which is a function of conformational and/or dimensional features of the device (3); and a measurement module (12) configured for processing the measurements made by the transducer (4), according to the reference parameters (a, b, c) which were set for calculating respective objective pressure values. The medical device (3) of the pneumatic type is fluid-dynamically connectable to a measurement apparatus (1), which is provided with an hollow and compressible active portion (30) and provided with an internal fluid-dynamic path adapted to put into communication the apparatus (1) with the cavity of the active portion (30).

A vaginal dilation device is provided that may include any of a number of features. One feature of the vaginal dilation device is that it is configured to dilate vaginal tissue during labor to prevent tissue damage. Another feature of the vaginal dilation device is that it can be manually controlled to dilate vaginal tissue, or can be automatically controlled to dilate vaginal tissue. In some embodiments, the vaginal dilation device is configured to measure a force applied by the device to tissue. In other embodiments, the vaginal dilation device is configured to apply a constant force to tissue. In other embodiments, the vaginal dilation device is configured to expand at a constant rate. Methods associated with use of the vaginal dilation device are also provided.

A variety of medical and non-medical devices are exploited by users to address a wide range of conditions. However, in the vast majority of instances, the device has a limited number of options with respect to its fit for the user and its performance. Further, the determination of target performance and fit are established on a qualitative basis rather than a quantitative basis. In many instances, these combinations lead to low user acceptance of the device due to the resulting performance and fit issues. Accordingly, it would enhance performance and user acceptance if a quantitative determination provided a recommended type where options exist, and this determination provided the basis of a custom designed device to the user's specific anatomical and/or performance requirements.