Health Condition 1: F949- Childhood disorder of social functioning, unspecified
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Physiotherapy protocol for constipation: connective tissue manipulation for 7-8 mins lower thoracic,
scapular, interscapular, and cervical regions are treated in
turn, beginning with
Sponsors
Esha Uday Kamat
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Children with a confirmed medical diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder by the pediatrician/ Registered Medical Practitioner. 2. Patients falling in the chronological age group of 4 years – 12 years of either gender. 3. Children having diagnosed with constipation by paediatrician/ paediatric surgeon 4. Children who met Rome IV criteria 5. Parents willing to participate
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Constipation secondary to gastrointestinal pathology such as: Hirsch sprung disease; Currirano triad; hypothyroidism; anal stenosis 2. Children having infectious skin disorder 3. Tactile defensive children who do not allow to touch 4. Patients having or diagnosed with uncontrolled epileptic disorder
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Defecation frequency, Bristol Stool form scaleTimepoint: 2 weeks | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| PedsQL GI symptom scale.Timepoint: 2 weeks | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactEsha Uday Kamat
SDM College of Physiotherapy
Outcome results
None listed