The study compares the effect of abdominal massage vs. visceral manipulation on constipation status and quality of life in adults. Chronic idiopathic constipation (CIC) is considered a common functional bowel disorder characterized by difficult, infrequent, and/or incomplete defecation. It has a great impact on the quality of life and on the healthcare system and represents an important financial strain .
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Constipation Severity Instrument (CSI)
Timeframe: 6 weeks
Constipation Assessment Scale
Timeframe: 6 weeks
Patient Assessment of Constipation- Quality of Life (PAC-QOL) Questionnaire
Timeframe: 6 weeks
Bowel Function Index
Timeframe: 6 weeks