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Medical Minute: Diaphragmatic Breathing Exercise

Maria Alatalo, Physical Therapist, shares various diaphragmatic breathing techniques in the following video. Proper breathing with the diaphragm can help to prevent incontinence, back pain, promote core muscle activation, decrease anxiety, and improve digestive function. Learn some of Maria’s go-to breathing exercises.

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  1. Posted by Christine Dooley

    Thanks for the great video Maria!
    I am going to incorporate the balloon idea w/ my PF pts
    Chris Dooley PT

    September 6, 2018 8:50 am Reply

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