abstract |
The present invention relates to a device (1) for measuring the contraction and/or relaxation of one or more body cavity muscles, the device (1) comprising a hollow body (2) for positioning within the body cavity, the hollow body being a living body Consisting of a compatible material or covered with a coating 3 comprising it, the body 2 is permanently and continuously using the device 1, using incompressible or deformable connecting means, to the hollow body. It is formed by two half-shells 7 and 8, each of which is physically connected to at least one pressure sensor 11 or a part of the pressure sensor 11 which is arranged. The invention also relates to methods for measuring contraction and/or relaxation of body cavity muscles, methods for monitoring contraction and/or relaxation of muscles, and methods for exercising such muscles. |