Abdominal massage for the alleviation of symptoms of constipation in people with Parkinson's: a randomised controlled pilot study | Zendy

Doreen McClurg | Zendy; Suzanne Hagen | Zendy; Katharine Jamieson | Zendy; Lucy Dickinson | Zendy; Lorna Paul | Zendy; Anne-Louise Cunnington | Zendy

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Abdominal massage for the alleviation of symptoms of constipation in people with Parkinson's: a randomised controlled pilot study

Author(s) -

Doreen McClurg,

Suzanne Hagen,

Katharine Jamieson,

Lucy Dickinson,

Lorna Paul,

Anne-Louise Cunnington

Publication year - 2016

Publication title -

age and ageing

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

SCImago Journal Rank - 2.014

H-Index - 143

eISSN - 1468-2834

pISSN - 0002-0729

DOI - 10.1093/ageing/afw005

Subject(s) - medicine , constipation , parkinson's disease , massage , physical therapy , randomized controlled trial , alternative medicine , pathology , disease

constipation is one of the most common non-motor features of Parkinson's affecting up to 90% of patients. In severe cases, it can lead to hospitalisation and is usually managed with laxatives which in themselves can lead to side effects. Abdominal massage has been used as adjunct in the management of constipation in various populations, but not in those with Parkinson's.

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