System and method for pelvic floor feedback and neuromodulation

Abstract

A computer-implemented method for pelvic floor feedback. The method includes capturing a strength of action potentials via wireless sensors, the wireless sensors positioned proximate to a pelvic floor of a user. The method also includes transmitting the strength of the action potentials to a mobile device. The method also includes recording the strength of the action potentials on the mobile device.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A method for pelvic floor feedback, the method comprising:
 capturing a strength of action potentials via wireless sensors, the wireless sensors positioned proximate to a pelvic floor of a user;   transmitting the strength of the action potentials to a mobile device; and   recording the strength of the action potentials on the mobile device.   
     
     
         2 . The method of  claim 1 , further comprising capturing controlled contractions and relaxations of a target muscle group of the pelvic floor of the user. 
     
     
         3 . The method of  claim 2 , further comprising comparing the controlled contractions and relaxations of the target muscle group with performance of other users. 
     
     
         4 . The method of  claim 2 , further comprising comparing the controlled contractions and relaxations of the target muscle group with a previous performance of the user. 
     
     
         5 . The method of  claim 1 , further comprising creating an online gaming environment via a remote server where a user may compete against other users interacting via other mobile devices connected to the remote server. 
     
     
         6 . A system for pelvic floor feedback, the system comprising:
 a memory storing computer-readable instructions; and   a processor, the processor configured to execute the computer-readable instructions, which when executed carry out the method comprising:   capturing a strength of action potentials via wireless sensors, the wireless sensors positioned proximate to a pelvic floor of a user;   transmitting the strength of the action potentials to a mobile device; and   recording the strength of the action potentials on the mobile device.   
     
     
         7 . The system of  claim 6 , wherein the memory further stores computer-readable instructions, which when executed cause the processor to capture controlled contractions and relaxations of a target muscle group of the pelvic floor of the user. 
     
     
         8 . The system of  claim 7 , wherein the memory further stores computer-readable instructions, which when executed cause the processor to compare the controlled contractions and relaxations of the target muscle group with performance of other users. 
     
     
         9 . The system of  claim 7 , wherein the memory further stores computer-readable instructions, which when executed cause the processor to compare the controlled contractions and relaxations of the target muscle group with a previous performance of the user. 
     
     
         10 . The system of  claim 6 , wherein the memory further stores computer-readable instructions, which when executed cause the processor to create an online gaming environment via a remote server where a user may compete against other users interacting via other mobile devices connected to the remote server. 
     
     
         11 . A device for pelvic floor feedback, comprising:
 an adjustable housing comprising a garment or a saddle;   a plurality of sensors coupled to the housing, the plurality of sensors positioned at locations for facilitating pelvic floor neuromodulation and/or electromyograph (EMG) biofeedback with a user; and   a transmitter coupled to the plurality of sensors through the housing, the transmitter comprising a Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) device.   
     
     
         12 . The device of  claim 11 , wherein the plurality of sensors are arranged in a sensor array comprising opposing pairs of sensor electrodes. 
     
     
         13 . The device of  claim 11 , wherein the plurality of sensors comprise at least one pair of elongated electrodes. 
     
     
         14 . The device of  claim 13 , wherein each electrode in the pair of elongated electrodes is between about 3.5″ to about 4.5″ long, and between 0.75″ and about 1.25″ wide. 
     
     
         15 . The device of  claim 11 , wherein the plurality of sensors are positioned in the housing, such that when the housing is mounted by a user, the sensors are positioned adjacent to a user's pudendal nerve and/or perineal nerve. 
     
     
         16 . The device of  claim 11 , wherein the garment comprises leg holes such that the plurality of sensors are located between the leg holes. 
     
     
         17 . The device of  claim 11 , wherein the transmitter is coupled to a patient interface. 
     
     
         18 . The device of  claim 11 , wherein the plurality of sensors are included on a disposable flexible circuit comprising a polyethylene terephthalate (PET) substrate. 
     
     
         19 . The device of  claim 11 , wherein the adjustable housing comprises a bridge comprising at least one spring hinge. 
     
     
         20 . The device of  claim 11 , wherein the saddle comprises a pillow having a pressure to compress 25% of between 0.6 and 4.0 psi. 
     
     
         21 . The device of  claim 11 , comprising an amplifier configured to apply a neuromodulation signal to at least a subset of the plurality of sensors. 
     
     
         22 . The device of  claim 11 , comprising a multiplexer configured to select a set of the plurality of electrodes receiving the greatest magnitude electrical signal.