Toileting posture constipation

Wonder what toileting posture implies? Think it is important for good bowel function? While the toileting posture may be non-issue for some, it could be crucial for those with constipation.

Toileting posture is a modifiable factor that can be used as aprt of an overall management strategy.  The use of traditional toilet seats has potential to make recto-anal angle more acute  contributing to difficult passage of stools and constipation. This is particularly an issue in kids who sit with their legs dangling the air as well as the physically challenged subjects who need to use higher chairs in order to be able to get up after defecations. Constipation as kids has potential to persist throughout life. Appropriate toilet posture coupled with abdominal exercises may help in some cases of difficult defecation and constipation.

Regular physical activity, along with appropriate  toileting posture (bending forward), support of the feet while seated on toilet and simple pelvic floor exercises, should be as part of an overall treatment plan for constipation.

Do you or someone you know have constipation? How is your toileting posture? Do you think the issue of toileting posture makes sense? Please share your thoughts.