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A comprehensive physical therapy approach including visceral manipulation after failed biofeedback therapy for constipation

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  1. Northeastern University, Boston, MA, 022115, USA

    L. Archambault-Ezenwa & A. Markowski

  2. Pelvic Health and Physical Therapy Center, Houston, TX, 77054, USA

    J. Brewer

  3. Lyne Archambault-Ezenwa PT, 2539 Saddlebred LN, Manvel, TX, 77578, USA

    L. Archambault-Ezenwa

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Archambault-Ezenwa, L., Brewer, J. & Markowski, A. A comprehensive physical therapy approach including visceral manipulation after failed biofeedback therapy for constipation. Tech Coloproctol 20, 603–607 (2016). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10151-016-1489-4

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