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APTA Pelvic Health: Physical Therapy Management of Functional Constipation in Adults: A 2021 Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guideline

CPG
Date: Friday, July 1, 2022

Overview

This CPG describes the evidence for physical therapist interventions used in the conservative management of adults with functional constipation, a nonpathological bowel condition resulting in difficulty with defecation.

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Resource Details

Date: July 1, 2022
Contact:  practice@apta.org
Content Type:  CPG

Symptoms & Conditions

Pelvic Health, Functional Constipation

Patient Age

Young Adult (19-24), Adult (25-44), Middle Aged (45-64), Aged (65+)

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