Short-term Effect of Exercise and Self-manual Approaches to Bloating - Distention

NAActive, not recruitingINTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment

24

Participants

Timeline

Start Date

January 1, 2023

Primary Completion Date

June 17, 2024

Study Completion Date

June 19, 2024

Conditions
Gastrointestinal System DiseaseFunctional BloatingDistension; BowelGastrointestinal Motility DisorderPelvic Floor Dyssynergia
Interventions
OTHER

Group 1 (exercise and self-manual approaches targeting only the diaphragm muscles)

Both groups will receive the patient education before treatment. Diaphragmatic stretching technique, pectoral muscle relaxation, diaphragmatic mobilisation, thoracic mobilisation and diaphragmatic breathing. Exercise and self-manual approaches will be performed at home 3 times a day for 8 repetitions for 4 weeks and approximately 45-60 minutes.

OTHER

Group 2 (exercise and self-manual approaches targeting both diaphragm and core muscles)

İn addition to Group 1, patients in group 2 will receive, abdominal massage, abdominal mobilisation, stabilisation exercises and pelvic floor muscle training. Exercise and self-manual approaches will be performed at home 3 times a day for 8 repetitions for 4 weeks and approximately 45-60 minutes.

Trial Locations (1)

35100

Ege University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Gastroenterology, Izmir

All Listed Sponsors
lead

Ege University

OTHER