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A randomized physiotherapy trial in patients with fecal incontinence: design of the PhysioFIT-study

Authors:	Esther MJ Bols Bary CM Berghmans Erik JM Hendriks Rob A de Bie Jarno Melenhorst Wim G van Gemert Cor GMI Baeten

Affiliation:	(1) Department of Epidemiology, Maastricht University, PO Box 616, 6200 Maastricht, MD, The Netherlands;(2) Caphri research institute, Maastricht University, The Netherlands;(3) Pelvic care Center Maastricht, University Hospital Maastricht, PO Box 5800, 6202 Maastricht, AZ, The Netherlands;(4) Centre for Evidence Based Physiotherapy, Maastricht University, PO Box 616, 6200 Maastricht, MD, The Netherlands;(5) Department of Surgery, University Hospital Maastricht, PO Box 5800, 6202 Maastricht, AZ, The Netherlands

Abstract:	Background Fecal incontinence (FI) is defined as the recurrent involuntary excretion of feces in inappropriate places or at inappropriate times. It is a major and highly embarrassing health care problem which affects about 2 to 24% of the adult population. The prevalence increases with age in both men and women.

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