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Effects of Exercise Training on Pelvic Floor Symptoms and Function in Adults With Constipation: A Randomized Controlled Trial
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating multimodal exercise training for Constipation. Completed, enrolled 27 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
Constipation is a common problem in the general population. Defecation disorders caused by abnormal contraction or insufficient relaxation of the pelvic floor muscles during defecation may be one of the most possible causes of constipation. Although constipation is not life-threatening, it may have a significant impact on the quality of life. Aerobic exercise has been shown to improve symptoms of constipation in adults with constipation. However, there is no research investigating the effects of a multimodal exercise training on pelvic floor symptoms and pelvic floor muscle function in this population and only few studies have evaluated the pelvic floor muscle function using objective assessment tools among this population. The aim of the study is to investigate the effect of a multimodal exercise training program on constipation symptoms and pelvic floor muscle function in adults with constipation. The investigator will conduct a randomized controlled trial to evaluate the effectiveness of exercise training for adults with constipation. This study hypothesizes that (1) a multimodal exercise training can improve pelvic floor symptoms and function in adults with constipation, and (2) the improvement in exercise training group will be higher than that in control group.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
A supervised moderate-intensity exercise training session, which will include aerobic exercise with a stationary exercise bike, resistance exercise using dumbbell, theraband band, or gym ball for each major muscle groups and core muscles (including pelvic floor muscle (PFM) training with biofeedback), and stretching exercise, twice a week for 8 weeks. All exercises will be individualized based on participant's heart rate reserve and Rate of Perceived Exertion (RPE). An oximeter and a sphygmomanometer will be used to monitor the heart rate, oxygen saturation and blood pressure of the participants to ensure safety. A home exercise program will include a walking exercise for 30 minutes per day and a PFM training with the aim of completing 1\~3 sets of 8\~12 submaximal contraction of PFM by holding 6\~10 seconds with 12\~20 seconds of rest between each contraction, and it will end with 3 maximal PFM contractions by holding 1\~3 seconds 3\~6 seconds of rest between each contraction.