Apparatus for treatment of the female pelvic floor

摘要

An apparatus, in particular for use in the antenatal period of pregnant women for insertion into the vagina, the main function of which is to dilate muscular, tendinous and connective tissue in the pelvic floor so as to make these tissue structures more flexible, includes a length of hose (4) mounted on a mandrel (3) and is expandable by means of a fluid, the length of hose being connectable with the fluid through at least one channel (6) in the mandrel. The mandrel is formed with at least one channel which extends longitudinally through it and terminates outside the user in the use of the apparatus. The mandrel with the length of hose may be provided with a replaceable cover which adds to the hygiene and safety.