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Lead
University of Miami
With
American Physical Therapy Association
Age
18–any
Sex
ALL
Healthy volunteers
Accepted
You may be eligible if
Adults \>18 years of age
Complaint of CC and associated symptoms
Willing and able to sign an informed consent
The ability to comply with study guidelines
Report two or more of the following: straining during more than 25% of defecations, lumpy or hard stools more than 25% of defecations, sensations of incomplete bowel evacuation more than 25% of defecations, manual maneuvers to facilitate more than 25% of defecations, sensation of anorectal obstruction/blockage more than 25% of defecations, and fewer than 3 small bowel movements per week.
You may not be if
Rectal prolapse greater than grade 2
Pregnancy
Cognitive impairments
Currently receiving physical therapy treatment for conditions associated with pelvic floor muscle dysfunction
Recent surgery within the past 3 months without clearance from a medical doctor
Medication usage that would interfere with their ability to exercise safely
Individuals recovering from a confirmed eating disorder
Recent unexplained weight loss \>10lbs within one month.
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