Management of Faecal Incontinence by Pelvic Floor Muscle Exercise and Behavioral Trainning- A Case Study

Abstract

Background: Fecal incontinence is the inability to control the release of bowel content. Also calledbowel incontinence, fecal incontinence ranges from an occasional leakage of stool while passing gasto a complete loss of bowel control. However, successful management of women diagnosed with fecalincontinence dependent on a proper assessment and a tailored made plan. This case study aims to showthe effectiveness of physiotherapy treatment in a 45-year-old patient diagnosed with fecal incontinence.Methods: The patient was taught the kegel exercise and provided with a behavioral training programme.Improvement was noted at the end of the 3 month of physiotherapy treatment plan and the patient nolonger had any involuntory leakage episodes.Conclusions: The case study shows the successful outcome of physiotherapy management in a patientwith fecal incontinence.