Method and Apparatus for Stimulating Pelvic Floor Muscles

A method of and apparatus for stimulating pelvic floor muscles in a patient comprises applying at least one electrode externally to each side of the patient's body in the region of the pelvis, and energising the electrodes to apply a muscular stimulation current which flows laterally across the patient through the patient's pelvic floor. Preferably a plurality of electrodes are applied symmetrically on each side of the body. The electrodes may be incorporated in a garment.

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Patents:
WO 2,010,084,391

Inventor(s): CROWE LOUIS [IE]; CAULFIELD BRIAN [IE]; MINOGUE CONOR [IE]; MAHER RUTH [US]

Type of Offer: Sale



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