Intravaginal or intrarectal electrode

An intravaginal or intrarectal electrode for electro-stimulation and/or bio-feedback monitoring of muscle activity, comprises a pair of electrode lines each comprising a lead with an electrode terminus 7 and a probe body 1 with an enlarged head portion 2 to seat within the vagina or the rectum and h...

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Main Author ROY SHERLOCK
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 28.06.1995
Edition6
Subjects
ELECTROTHERAPY
HUMAN NECESSITIES
HYGIENE
MAGNETOTHERAPY
MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE
RADIATION THERAPY
ULTRASOUND THERAPY
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Summary:An intravaginal or intrarectal electrode for electro-stimulation and/or bio-feedback monitoring of muscle activity, comprises a pair of electrode lines each comprising a lead with an electrode terminus 7 and a probe body 1 with an enlarged head portion 2 to seat within the vagina or the rectum and having at least one longitudinal convex surface 5 extending for a majority of the length of the head portion and carrying at least one of the electrode termini, a narrower neck portion 3 adapted to seat at the introitus of the vagina or of the rectum, and a handle 4 extending from the neck portion 3 to enable the probe body head and neck to be inserted into and withdrawn from the vagina or the rectum. The portion 2 also has a recess or void into which muscle tissue can extend.
Bibliography:Application Number: GB19940020541