PelviSense (An innovative biofeedback device with wearable sensors)

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. The development of a non-invasive device that can provide feedback regarding the strength of pelvic floor muscles (PFM) contraction was necessary. Therefore, we developed the PelviSense device.

The PelviSense consists of a high-precision wearable EMG sensor that displays the electrical activity of the PFMs on the user’s mobile device. The reusable wearable sensor is non-invasive and can be attached to the user’s perineal region. The sensor detects PFM activity and transmits it to the data acquisition unit, which processes the signal and conveys it to a smartphone via a Wi-Fi connection. The mobile app provides real-time muscular feedback, displayed as EMG waveforms in microvolts. We aim to target HK market and explore the overseas market as well.

Team Member(s):

Mohammed Usman Ali

Dr. Priya Kannan

Prof. Gladys Cheing

Dr. Ivan Wang-Hei Ho

PUN, Joe Wing

WONG, KaKei Katy