Year: 2024 | Month: July-September | Volume: 9 | Issue: 3 | Pages: 461-470
DOI: https://doi.org/10.52403/ijshr.20240352
A Pilot Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Pilates Exercise on Constipation for Internal Hemorrhoids Grade I and II
K. Karunakaran1, J. Roselin2
1Professor, Jijamata College of Physiotherapy, Majalgaon, Maharashtra. (Ph.D. Research Scholar, - Sunrise University, Alwar)
2Clinical Physiotherapist, Dhanvidh Specialty Hospital, Gingee
Corresponding Author: K. Karunakaran
ABSTRACT
Background: Hemorrhoids and constipation are the most prevalent gastrointestinal conditions. Numerous studies have been conducted to rule out the prevalence of hemorrhoids in many places. In 2011, a study showed a strong positive correlation between hemorrhoids and constipation. With the increased prevalence of hemorrhoids and lack of evidence-based studies to control constipation and internal hemorrhoids, we have proceeded to conduct a study to find out the effectiveness of Pilates exercise on Constipation for Internal hemorrhoids of Grade I and II.
Purposes: To find the Effectiveness of Pilates Exercise on Constipation for Internal Hemorrhoids Grade (I And II).
Method: The study design was a pilot study, 15 patients were selected from Sanjeevi Gastro and Maternity Care Center, Gingee, and Pilates exercise was given to the patient for six weeks. The Constipation Scoring System and Hemorrhoid Severity Score were used as the outcome measures, and measured in the pre-test and post-tests for six weeks.
Result: The statistical analysis was done using a paired test with the values of the significance of (p<0.05). The group analysis of post values shows that the study is significant. After the statistical analysis, it shows that there is improvement in reducing Constipation and internal Hemorrhoids. This shows that it proves to be an effective tool for efficiency.
Conclusion: The six-week study concludes the Pilates exercise shows significant improvement in reducing constipation by significantly reducing internal hemorrhoids in people with 30-60 aged.
Keywords: Internal hemorrhoids, constipation, Constipation Scoring System, Hemorrhoid severity score, Pilates exercise