Manual therapy and pelvic floor exercises for constipation
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
This trial tests whether manual therapy (hands-on muscle work) and pelvic floor exercises can help people with constipation. It's a chance to try a non-medication approach for better bowel function.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have been constipated in the last 6 months
- You can use a smartphone and social media like WhatsApp or Instagram
- You are not pregnant and have not been pregnant recently
- You have not had surgery or a tumor
- You are not taking medications that affect bowel movements
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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