Investigation of Spinal Posture and Anthropometric Characteristics of Women with Chronic Constipation

Primary outcomes

1. Anthropometric Characteristics

   Time frame: 1 year

   The individuals anthropometric characteristics were assessed with triceps, subscapula, suprailiac and calf skinfold thickness, humerus and femur epicondyle diameter, biceps and calf circumference measurements.

   Triceps skinfold thickness, subscapula skinfold thickness, suprailiac skinfold thickness, calf skinfold thickness were measured with skinfold caliper; humeral epicondyle diameter, femoral epicondyle diameter were measured with mechanical caliper, biceps circumference, calf circumference were measured with tape measure. Skinfold thickness measurements were performed by the same person. The measurements were taken from the dominant side of the individuals. The measurements were performed on healthy skin and the areas to be measured were marked with a marker. The individuals were asked to relax their muscles while the measurement was performed. The skin in the marked areas was pulled up by pinching between the index finger and thumb, and the skinfold caliper was placed 1 cm below t

2. Spinal Posture

   Time frame: 1 year

   The individuals spinal postures were assessed with the Spinal Mouse. Individuals were informed about the device used and the duration of the assessment. Before the measurement, the positions in which the assessment would be made and how to do these positions were explained to the individuals. Then, a trial measurement was made once. The individuals' demographic information was entered into the computer software. Individuals were asked to stand symmetrically with their vertebral columns exposed, to take off their shoes and step onto the mat, and to distribute their weight equally on both feet on a flat surface. Spinal processes starting from C7 to S3 were determined by the physiotherapist and marked with a felt-tip pen. For measurements, the Spinal Mouse device was moved from C7 to the S3 spinous process.