| abstract |
The present invention relates to a device (1) for measuring the contractions and / or the relaxation of one or more muscles of a body cavity, said device (1) comprising a hollow body (2) coming to be positioned in said body cavity, and covered a coating (3) made of, or comprising, a bio-compatible material, said body (2) consisting of two half-shells (7 and 8), each being physically bonded, permanently and continuously during use of said device (1) with non-compressible or deformable connecting means (14) to at least one pressure sensor (11) or part of said pressure sensor (11) disposed in said body. The invention also relates to a method of measuring the contraction and / or relaxation of the muscles of a body cavity, a method of monitoring the contractions and / or relaxation of the muscles, and a method of exercising these muscles. |