2 week study was conducted to investigate the effects of Interferential Current(IC) and Kaltenborn-Evjenth Orthopedic Manual Therapy(KEOMT) on functional constipation. Interventions were applied to spinal segments between T9-L2 which provides innerva˗ tions to the gastrointestinal tract. Subjects(n=24) were randomly allo˗ cated to two treatment groups: the IC group or the KEOMT group. Results for the IC therapy demonstrated significant decrease with the colonic transit time(CTT) as well as scores on the constipation assessment scale(CAS). The frequency of defecations per week had increased significantly(p<0.05). The KEOMT displayed decreased CTT in the left colon region. The scores on the CAS were reduced and frequency of defecations per week had increased significantly (p<0.05). This study not only showed that both modes of therapy improved symptoms of constipation, but also optimized gastrointesti˗ nal content movement, eventuating in a more normalized CTT. In conclusion, both the IC therapy and the Kaltenborn-Evjenth Orthopedic Manual Therapy have shown to be effective interventions for improving functional constipation.

• Ja Pung Koo(Sarang Hospital)
• Ho Jung An(Daewon University College)
• Hee Seo Koo(Ansan 1College)
• Ji Hwan Park(Daejeon Health Colleg)
• Suhn Yeop Kim(Daejeon University)
• Yong Kwon Kim(International University of Korea)
• Jung Hyun Choi(Hallym University Sacred Heart Hospital)
• Soon Hee Kim(Yongin University)
• Kyung Ok Min(Yongin University)