Management of Faecal Incontinence by Pelvic Floor Muscle Exercise and Behavioral Trainning- A Case Study

Autor: Minal Dhairya Bhavsar, Vinal Charpot
Rok vydání: 2021
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Zdroj: Indian Journal of Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy - An International Journal.
ISSN: 0973-5666
DOI: 10.37506/ijpot.v15i4.16503
Popis: Background: Fecal incontinence is the inability to control the release of bowel content. Also calledbowel incontinence, fecal incontinence ranges from an occasional leakage of stool while passing gasto a complete loss of bowel control. However, successful management of women diagnosed with fecalincontinence dependent on a proper assessment and a tailored made plan. This case study aims to showthe effectiveness of physiotherapy treatment in a 45-year-old patient diagnosed with fecal incontinence.Methods: The patient was taught the kegel exercise and provided with a behavioral training programme.Improvement was noted at the end of the 3 month of physiotherapy treatment plan and the patient nolonger had any involuntory leakage episodes.Conclusions: The case study shows the successful outcome of physiotherapy management in a patientwith fecal incontinence.
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