Osteopathic Visceral Manipulation on Functional Constipation in Obese Adults: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial

Key Points

• To evaluate the effectiveness of visceral manipulation as an adjunctive therapy for functional constipation in obese adults.
• Conducted a randomized controlled trial
• Included obese adults with functional constipation
• Administered visceral manipulation therapy
• Assessed gastrointestinal function
• Visceral manipulation showed improvements in gastrointestinal function
• Reduced need for pharmacological treatments
• Results imply a safe and noninvasive approach to treatment

Abstract