Universitat Politécnica De Catalunya

Hospital Clinic De Barcelona

Amelia Perez Gonzalez

Juan Jose Ramos Castro

Miguel Angel Mañanas Villanueva

Montserrat Espuña Pons

The invention relates to a method with biofeedback for training muscles of the pelvic floor, applicable to the treatment of urinary incontinence, fecal incontinence and prolapse of pelvic organs, using a portable electronic device for capturing, by means of sensors, EMG signals relating to abdominal activity and the area to be treated during muscle exercises, said device providing results visually and/or acoustically, the method comprising: placing a vaginal or rectal sensor () and two sensors () in the lower abdominal area, performing exercises working the muscles of the pelvic floor, providing evaluation of the exercises performed and storing results. The user places the sensors herself, the device evaluating the correct placement of the sensors indicating to the user that the suitable position has been reached through said acoustic and/or visual means, and performing a step prior to the exercises for acquiring muscle tone.

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Barcelona, Spain

Amelia Perez Gonzalez