A randomized physiotherapy trial in patients with fecal incontinence: design of the PhysioFIT-study

• Main Authors: de Bie Rob A (Author), Hendriks Erik JM (Author), Berghmans Bary CM (Author), Bols Esther MJ (Author), Melenhorst Jarno (Author), van Gemert Wim G (Author), Baeten Cor GMI (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2007-12-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
• Online Access: Connect to this object online.

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Fecal incontinence (FI) is defined as the recurrent involuntary excretion of feces in inappropriate places or at inappropriate times. It is a major and highly embarrassing health care problem which affects about 2 to 24% of the adult...