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Physiotherapeutic Intervention in Children With Chronic Functional Constipation
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating diaphragmatic breathing, isometric training of the abdominal muscles and abdominal massage for Chronic Constipation. Completed, enrolled 72 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine whether physiotherapy is effective in the treatment of the chronic functional constipation in children.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Exercises will be conducted by one physiotherapist. A one-minute rest period will be observed between each series. Isometric training of the abdominal muscles: This will consist of a contraction of the upper abdomen muscle and diaphragm and the simultaneous relaxation of the lower abdomen. Training will be carried out in two manners: with the patient lying in a left lateral decubitus position with the hip and knee flexed at 90º and sitting. Breathing exercises: With the patient in a seated position, with one hand placed on the abdomen and the other on the thorax, and will be instructed to breath in slowly,. Two series will be completed, with ten repetitions. Abdominal massage: The physiotherapist will perform slow circular clockwise movements, along the line of the colon, with a regular tennis ball, remaining on each point for one minute, beginning with the ascending colon moving in the direction of the sigmoid colon.