Effect of six weeks of whole-body vibration in treatment of postnatal constipation

Objective: To determine the efficacy of whole-body vibration in treatment postnatal constipation.Method: The prospective, randomised, single-blind, pre-post, controlled trial was conducted from December 2020 to May 2021 at outpatient clinic Obstetrics and Gynaecology Department, Kafrelsheikh University Hospital, Egypt, comprised women with complaint constipation. They were randomised into two groups. Group A subjected addition diet instructions, pelvic floor exercises static abdominal for six weeks. B exercises, instructions. Constipation symptom questionnaire patient assessment constipation quality life used baseline post-intervention. Data analysed using SPSS 25.Results: Of 40 women, 20(50%) each 2 mean age 24.88±2.22 years, while it 24±2.25 years B. Age, height body mass index not significantly different between groups (p>0.05). There significant improvement severity (p<0.05).Conclusion: Whole-body had positive impact on postpartum women’s symptoms life.Keywords: Pelvic floor, Vibration, Constipation, Postpartum period, Diet, Postnatal women.