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[An exercise program for women suffering from constipation].

B Blanke1, K J Landeck, I Meyer

  • 1Institut für Bewegungsforschung im Bildungswerk des Verbandes für Turnen und Freizelt, Hamburg.

Fortschritte Der Medizin. Originalien
|January 16, 2002
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A new activity program addresses psychological and psychosomatic aspects of constipation. Participants experienced significant well-being improvements, suggesting lasting symptom reduction and lifestyle changes.

Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Psychosomatic Medicine
  • Behavioral Science

Background:

  • Constipation often has psychological and psychosomatic components.
  • Traditional treatments may not fully address these aspects.
  • A holistic approach is needed for comprehensive management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and implement an activity program targeting the psychological and psychosomatic factors of constipation.
  • To evaluate the program's impact on participants' well-being and lifestyle.
  • To assess the potential for lasting symptom reduction.

Main Methods:

  • Development of a specialized activity program.
  • Focus on participants exceeding common behavioral and lifestyle limits.
  • Incorporation of reflections on "female" patterns of behavior and movement.

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Main Results:

  • High similarity observed between the self-concept of "living without symptoms" and experienced potential effects.
  • Participants reported significant positive changes in well-being.
  • Evidence suggests the program can lead to gradual, lasting lifestyle adjustments.

Conclusions:

  • The activity program effectively addresses psychological and psychosomatic aspects of constipation.
  • The program shows promise for inducing lasting changes in well-being and lifestyle.
  • A step-by-step approach can lead to sustained symptom reduction.