Physical Therapy Assessment and Management of Constipation

<p>Drinking 6-8 glasses of water per day</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It stimulates the natural contraction of intestinal muscles</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To retrain the movement and coordination of pelvic floor</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It weakens the pelvic floor muscles</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Decreasing abdominal spasticity and assisting in peristalsis</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It can press on the bladder, reducing the amount of urine it can hold</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It contributes to recurring accidental bowel leakage called fecal incontinence</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It helps improve peristalsis and decrease abdominal spasticity</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Walking and stationary bicycling primarily</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Bowel movement occurring less often than usual or consisting of hard, dry, painful stools</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Endocrine and metabolic disorders, neuromuscular disorders, and medication</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>High impact on quality of life</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>General constipation and outlet constipation</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Hyperparathyroidism</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Flatulence and rectal pain</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Behavioral disturbances in dementia</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>$2-3$ bowel movements per week with straining and hard stools</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Reduced mobility and balance problems due to illness or hospitalization</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Frequent diarrhea</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Difficulty passing stool despite normal bowel movements and no anorectal obstruction</p> Signup and view all the answers