Effectiveness of physiotherapy in children with functional constipation
Topic overview
This randomized controlled trial compared pharmacological treatment, physiotherapy, and combined therapy for functional constipation in 69 children aged 5-14 years. Results showed that while all interventions improved stool consistency and defecation frequency, combined therapy produced superior outcomes in both symptom relief and quality of life measures at 3-month follow-up.
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- Combined physiotherapy and pharmacological treatment showed superior outcomes compared to either intervention alone in pediatric functional constipation.
- Physiotherapy alone significantly improved quality of life measures, while pharmacological treatment alone did not affect PedsQL scores.
- All three treatment approaches (medication, physiotherapy, combination) reduced pain and improved stool consistency and defecation frequency.
- Combination therapy demonstrated better long-term effectiveness at 3-month follow-up than monotherapy approaches.
- Physiotherapy represents a viable non-pharmacological option for managing functional constipation in children aged 5-14 years.
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How to cite: GlobalCastMD. Effectiveness of physiotherapy in children with functional constipation. GlobalCastMD Medical Library. 2024-06-01. https://dev.library.globalcastmd.com/article/8679?via_space=staycurrentmd
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