title: Effects of Low-frequency Current Sacral Dermatome Stimulation on Idiopathic Slow Transit Constipation.
abstract: [Purpose] This study aimed to determine whether low-frequency current therapy can be used to reduce the symptoms of idiopathic slow transit constipation (ISTC). [Subjects] Fifteen patients (ten male and five female) with idiopathic slow transit constipation were enrolled in the present study. [Results] Bowel movements per day, bowel movements per week, and constipation assessment scale scores significantly improved after low-frequency current simulation of S2-S3. [Conclusion] Our results show that stimulation with low-frequency current of the sacral dermatomes may offer therapeutic benefits for a subject of patients with ISTC.
authors.affiliation: Department of Physical Therapy, Sun Moon University, Republic of Korea.
authors.forename: Jin-Seop
authors.initials: JS
authors.lastname: Kim
authors.affiliation: Department of Physical Therapy, Andong-Science College, Republic of Korea.
authors.forename: Seung-Ju
authors.initials: SJ
authors.lastname: Yi
keywords: Constipation; Low frequency; Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation