Document Details

Document Type : Thesis 
Document Title :
BIOFEEDBACK TRAINING FOR FECAL INCONTINENCE. IN CHILDREN WITH MYELOMENINGOCELE
التدريب على التحكم فى التبرز فى الاطفال المصابين بشق العمود الفقرى القطنى
 
Document Language : English 
Abstract : This study aimed at evaluating the effects of biofeedback training on children with fecal incontinence. Subjects: Twenty children (12 males and 8 females), diagnosed as spina-pifida (myelomeningocele), were recruited from pediatrics outpatient clinic, Al-Hussien university hospital, Cairo, Egypt, Their age ranged from ten to fifteen years . Methods: Anorectal manometric functions were assessed for all children before and after treatment .The children were randomly divided into two groups of equal number (control and study). Both groups received physical therapy program (daily rectal evacuation program, diet control and pelvic floor muscle exercises) . In addition, the study group received biofeedback training program. Treatment for all patients continued for three months ( one hour/session , three times/week ) . Results : The results revealed statistically significant improvement in the outcome measures in the study group. Biofeedback training improved anal squeeze as well as rectal sensation. Conclusion : Biofeedback training in conjunction with conventional therapy program was effective in improving fecal incontinence in children with myelomeningocele 
Supervisor : Prof.Dr. Bouthina Alnagar 
Thesis Type : Doctorate Thesis 
Publishing Year : 1429 AH
2009 AD 
Number Of Pages : 20 
Co-Supervisor : Prof.Dr. Mohamad Towfic 
Added Date : Monday, March 22, 2010 

Researchers

Researcher Name (Arabic)Researcher Name (English)Researcher TypeDr GradeEmail
رضا سرحانSarhan, Reda InvestigatorDoctoratereda_sarhan@hotmail.com

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