Physical Therapy for a Child With Encopresis: A Case Report.
Pediatr Phys Ther
; 31(3): E1-E7, 2019 07.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-31220018
ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
To describe the implementation and effectiveness of a multimodal therapeutic approach used to successfully treat a child with encopresis. SUMMARY OF KEY POINTS The child demonstrated chronic constipation, poor pelvic floor muscle awareness, weakness, and incoordination during voiding. He participated in 8 sessions of physical therapy intervention including pelvic floor muscle awareness, strengthening and coordination exercises, behavioral adaptations, diet modification, and use of media, art, and interactive visualization activities.CONCLUSIONS:
The child improved pelvic floor muscle strength and coordination and became fully continent of bowel in home and community settings. WHAT THIS CASE ADDS TO EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE This case report demonstrates that pediatric age-appropriate educational and motivational tools (media, art, and interactive visualization activities) are readily available, economical, and effective when used in conjunction with current practice to decrease impairments and improve active participation and compliance during treatment of retentive encopresis in the pediatric population.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Pelvic Floor
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Encopresis
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Exercise Therapy
Limits:
Child
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Humans
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Male
Language:
En
Journal:
Pediatr Phys Ther
Journal subject:
MEDICINA FISICA
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PEDIATRIA
Year:
2019
Document type:
Article
Publication country:
EEUU
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ESTADOS UNIDOS
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ESTADOS UNIDOS DA AMERICA
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EUA
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UNITED STATES
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UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
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US
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USA