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Don’t hold your breath! What you do when you poo

In Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy by Kim BuonomoOctober 25, 20181 Comment

By: Kim Buonomo, DPT, Lexington Don’t hold your breath! What do you do when you poo? It sounds like something from Dr. Seuss. It’s a strange question, and some of our patients don’t know how to answer it. Next time you have a bowel movement, try to think about the specifics. How are your feet positioned? Are they flat on …

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