Telerehabilitation-based Exercise Training in Constipated Patients
Constipation
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Constipation focused on measuring Constipation, Telerehabilitation, Exercise, Quality of life, Constipation symptoms
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: ≥18 years old, Diagnosed with constipation Fewer than three defecations per week Straining in more than 25% of defecations Lumpy or hard stools in more than 25% of defecations Sensation of incomplete emptying of stool in more than 25% of defecations More than 25% of defecations have a feeling of being stuck or blocked Requirement of manual maneuvering to facilitate at least 25% of defecations (e.g. finger emptying, support of the pelvic floor muscles) Rarely loose stools without the use of laxatives Those who have insufficient criteria for irritable bowel syndrome, Being sedentary (doing 30 minutes or less of moderate physical activity most days of the week), Those who have not participated in diet control/weight reduction programs in the last 6 months, To be able to understand, speak and write Turkish, To be able to understand the verbal and written information given, Having internet access, To be able to use video conferencing software. Exclusion Criteria: Those who use drugs that affect defecation other than laxatives, Patients who have had previous digestive system surgery, Those who will undergo abdominal surgery, Those who have undergone major surgery in the abdominal and perianal region, Those with congenital megacolon, pseudoobstruction and anorectal disease, Those with any orthopedic limitations, Those with comorbid diseases such as cancer, Those with neurological diseases that cause functional disability,
Sites / Locations
- Pamukkale University
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Other
Other
Control group
Intervention group
The patients in the control group will be given education about constipation, which lasts about 45-60 minutes, with the telerehabilitation method. In addition, a "Constipation Training Booklet" will be sent via e-mail or WhatsApp, related to the training content given to all patients and to reinforce the training. Definition of constipation in education, its causes, medications that cause constipation, risk factors, suggestions for prevention of constipation (such as regular defecation, not delaying defecation, best position for defecation, not straining for a long time), constipation treatment and the importance of individual management, healthy and balanced diet, nutrition Types, adequate fluid intake, benefits of exercise and appropriate exercise selection, abdominal massage, toilet training and individual methods of preventing constipation will be included.
The patients in intervention group will be given an exercise program in addition to all the practices in the control group. Training and exercise practices will be carried out with the telerehabilitation method. Exercise training, which will last 40-60 minutes, 3 days a week for 6 weeks, will consist of warm-up and breathing exercises, exercises for constipation and cooling movements. Patients will be asked to walk for at least 30 minutes, 2 days a week, on days without exercise training.