![]() ![]() The apparatus of claim 17, wherein the electric potential difference is between 0 and 80 Volts.ġ9. The apparatus of claim 10 comprising a second electrode coupled to a third portion of the outer surface of the balloon and process electronics configured to cause an electric potential difference between the first electrode and the second electrode.ġ8. The apparatus of claim 10 comprising processing electronics configured to cause a current of between 10 milliamps and 50 milliamps.ġ7. The apparatus of claim 10 comprising processing electronics configured to cause inflation of the balloon.ġ6. The apparatus of claim 10 comprising processing electronics configured to cause an indication in response to a determination that the balloon has been inflated to a pressure equal to or greater than a predetermined value.ġ5. The apparatus of claim 10 comprising processing electronics configured to cause an indication in response to a determination that a pressure inside the balloon has reached a predetermined value.ġ4. The apparatus of claim 10 comprising processing electronics configured to inhibit the electrode from causing a contraction of the muscle in communication with the electrode until the balloon has been inflated to a predetermined pressure.ġ3. The apparatus of claim 1 comprising a pump in communication with the balloon and configured to cause inflation of the balloon such that the electrode presses against a vaginal wall of a user.ġ2. An apparatus for the treatment of urinary incontinence comprising: a shaft a balloon surrounding at least a portion of the shaft an electrode coupled to a first portion of the balloon, the electrode configured to cause a contraction of at least one muscle in communication with the electrode a second portion of the balloon having a thickness less than the first portion of the balloon wherein the balloon inflates in a radially non-uniform manner in response to the difference in thicknesses of the first portion and the second portion.ġ1. The method of claim 2 comprising causing the expandable portion to inflate to substantially contour to the anatomy of a user.ġ0. The method of claim 2 comprising causing a baseline information to be recorded.ĩ. The method of claim 5, wherein the response information comprises an electric potential difference between the first electrode and the second electrode during the contraction forced by the user.Ĩ. The method of claim 5, wherein the response information comprises a pressure inside the expandable portion during the contraction forced by the user.ħ. The method of claim 2 comprising requesting a user to force a contraction of the muscle in communication with the electrode.Ħ. The method of claim 2, wherein the response information comprises an electrical signal received from at least one of the first electrode and second electrode.ĥ. ![]() The method of claim 2 wherein the response information comprises a pressure inside the expandable portion.Ĥ. The method of claim 1 comprising causing a response information to be recorded.ģ. A method for treating urinary incontinence comprising: providing a device comprising: an expandable portion having an outer surface and a first electrode and a second electrode, the first and second electrodes coupled to the outer surface of the expandable portion and configured to cause a contraction of a muscle in communication with the electrodes causing the expandable portion to inflate such that the first and second electrodes contact vaginal walls and causing a contraction of a muscle in communication with the electrode.Ģ. Systems and methods for a trial stage and/or long-term treatment of disorders of the body using neurostimulationġ. Treatment of skin with light and a benefit agent to mitigate acne Method and apparatus for facilitating patient alert in implantable medical devices MEDICAL DEVICES FOR THE DETECTION, PREVENTION AND/OR TREATMENT OF NEUROLOGICAL DISORDERS, AND METHODS RELATED THERETOĮlectrode for treatment and device for treatmentīra Having Therapeutically Positioned Pockets as well as Hot and or Cold Inserts Systems and methods for RFID-based medical implant identification System, method, and apparatus for automated interactive verification of an alert generated by a patient monitoring device ![]()
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