Abstract: 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.

Abstract: An apparatus for training and treating the muscles of the female pelvic diaphragm and having a form corresponding to the vagina includes an external shell (1) axially divided into a number of mutually separated segments (3-9) which are separately connected by connecting pieces (3'-9') formed as longitudinal cams to a displacement mechanism (10) mounted axially around a hollow shaft (12) inside the apparatus, the displacement mechanism being prevented from rotating around the shaft (12), and wherein a mechanical displacement of the mechanism (10) in one or the other axial direction through the connecting pieces (3'-9') as a result of the construction of the mechanism results in a radial movement of the segments (3-9), thereby dilating or retracting the shell (1).