A randomized clinical trial to assess the effectiveness of pre- and post-surgical pelvic floor physiotherapy for bowel symptoms, pelvic floor function, and quality of life of patients with rectal cancer: CARRET protocol

A randomized clinical trial to assess the effectiveness of pre- and post-surgical pelvic floor physiotherapy for bowel symptoms, pelvic floor function, and quality of life of patients with rectal cancer: CARRET protocol

Abstract Background There is scarcity of trials about preventative strategies for low anterior resection syndrome (LARS) in rectal cancer patients. The aim of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of a pre- and post-surgical pelvic floor rehabilitation program on the bowel symptoms, pelvic flo...

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Main Authors: Cinara Sacomori, Luz Alejandra Lorca, Mónica Martinez-Mardones, Roberto Ignacio Salas-Ocaranza, Guillermo Patricio Reyes-Reyes, Marta Natalia Pizarro-Hinojosa, Jorge Plasser-Troncoso
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-07-01
Series:Trials
Subjects:
Rectal cancer
Pelvic floor
Low anterior resection syndrome
Rehabilitation
Prevention
Physiotherapy
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13063-021-05396-1

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