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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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