title: Biofeedback, relaxation training, and cognitive behaviour modification as treatments for lower functional gastrointestinal disorders.
abstract: Biofeedback, relaxation training, and cognitive behaviour modification are being increasingly proposed for the treatment of numerous functional disorders of the gastrointestinal tract. Among these, those related to the lower part of the gut seem to be more likely to benefit from this therapeutic approach. We examine and discuss the literature studies adopting such techniques.
authors.affiliation: Dipartimento di Medicina Clinica, Patologia e Farmacologia, Università di Perugia, Italy.
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Bassotti
authors.forename: W E
authors.initials: WE
authors.lastname: Whitehead
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001003:Anal Canal / Q000503:physiopathology; D001676:Biofeedback, Psychology; D002648:Child; D015928:Cognitive Behavioral Therapy; D003248:Constipation / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D015212:Inflammatory Bowel Diseases / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy*; D008875:Middle Aged; D009126:Muscle Relaxation; D012007:Rectum / Q000503:physiopathology; D012064:Relaxation Therapy