Open AccessPELVIC FLOOR MUSCLE EXERCISE AND PHYSICAL THERAPY MAY IMPROVE SYSTEMIC SCLEROSIS-ASSOCIATED FECAL INCONTINENCE
Author(s) -
Neslihan Gökçen
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
central asian journal of medical hypotheses and ethics
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2708-9800
DOI - 10.47316/cajmhe.2021.2.2.06
Subject(s) - fecal incontinence , medicine , biofeedback , neuromodulation , pelvic floor , physical therapy , pelvic floor muscle , complication , rehabilitation , physical medicine and rehabilitation , surgery , stimulation
Gastrointestinal involvement in systemic sclerosis (SSc) is observed in up to 90% of patients. Resolution of some of these gastrointestinal complications is challenging without the support of physical therapy and rehabilitation. One of these complications, SSc-associated fecal incontinence, which can be devastating for those affected, is seen in up to 39%. Studies focusing on fecal incontinence and its treatment are scarce. The hypothesis presented herein suggests that pelvic floor muscle exercise, biofeedback therapy, and neuromodulation methods might be effective and safe treatment strategies for patients affected by this debilitating complication.