Development And Evaluation Of Non – Invasive Biofeedback Device For The Pelvic Floor Muscle Training: An Exploratory Study

The pelvic floor muscles play a critical role in maintaining urinary continence, supporting pelvic viscera, and facilitating sexual function.

Dysfunction or weakness in these muscles can lead to a wide range of health issues, including urinary incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse, and sexual dysfunction. One promising approach to enhance the performance of the pelvic floor muscles is through the use of biofeedback devices. The electromyography (EMG) biofeedback device applied in clinical practice is not preferred by women with urinary incontinence because it is invasive, and involves the insertion of a probe into the vagina, causing pain. This research proposal aims at development of a non-invasive device that can provide feedback regarding the strength of pelvic floor muscles (PFM) contraction of the superficial layer of pelvic floor muscles.