Effects of Low-frequency Current Sacral Dermatome Stimulation on Idiopathic
Slow Transit Constipation |
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| Authors: | Jin-Seop Kim Seung-Ju Yi |
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| Affiliation: | 1) Department of Physical Therapy, Sun Moon University, Republic of Korea;2) Department of Physical Therapy, Andong-Science College, Republic of Korea |
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| Abstract: | [Purpose] This study aimed to determine whether low-frequency current therapy can beused to reduce the symptoms of idiopathic slow transit constipation (ISTC). [Subjects]Fifteen patients (ten male and five female) with idiopathic slow transit constipation wereenrolled in the present study. [Results] Bowel movements per day, bowel movements perweek, and constipation assessment scale scores significantly improved after low-frequencycurrent simulation of S2-S3. [Conclusion] Our results show that stimulation withlow-frequency current of the sacral dermatomes may offer therapeutic benefits for asubject of patients with ISTC.Key words: Low frequency, Constipation, Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation |
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