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Pectoralis stretch against a doorway

Therapist`s aim
To stretch or maintain length of the pectoralis.
Client`s aim
To stretch or maintain length in the muscles across your chest.
Therapist`s instructions
Position the patient beside a doorway with their shoulder abducted and externally rotated and their forearm resting against the doorframe. Instruct the patient to lean forwards and use the doorway to stretch their pectoralis.
Client`s instructions
Position yourself beside a doorway with your shoulder raised and your elbow and hand resting against the door frame. Lean forwards and use the doorway to apply a stretch to the muscles across the front of your chest.
Precautions
1. Impaired or absent sensation of stretch.
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