Target Audience

Healthcare providers.

Objectives

• Review presenting signs, symptomology, medical office assessment and treatment of fecal incontinence.
• Name related anatomy of defecation.
• Describe the goals of physical therapy for the patient with fecal incontinence.

Speakers

Donald Matz, PhD
Chair and professor – Anatomy and Professor – Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, Des Moines University

Roberta Baldus, DHEd, PA-C
Assistant professor – Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies, Des Moines University

Elizabeth Trausch, DPT
Physical therapist – Physical Therapy Clinic, Des Moines University

References

• National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases: Fecal Incontinence
• Hull, T., Giese, C., Wexner, S. D., Mellgren, A., Devroede, G., Madoff, R. D., ... & SNS Study Group. (2013). Long-term durability of sacral nerve stimulation therapy for chronic fecal incontinence. Diseases of the Colon & Rectum, 56(2), 234-245.
• Lambo, A. Patient Information: Fecal Incontinence (Beyond the Basics)
• Wedron, B. Bowel Incontinence (Fecal Incontinence)

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