save on coverage with massage magazine insurance plus
Parallel Arm Chest Stretch
Technique:
- Stand straight near a wall
- Raise your arm so that it is parallel to the ground and extend it backwards
- Place your hand on the wall so that your fingers are pointing backwards
- Turn your body away from your outstretched arm
Primary muscles: Pectoralis major and minor. Anterior deltoid.
Secondary muscles: Biceps brachii. Brachialis. Brachioradialis. Coracobrachialis.
Injury where stretch may be useful: Dislocation. Subluxation. Acromioclavicular separation. Sternoclavicular separation. Impingement syndrome. Rotator cuff tendonitis. Shoulder bursitis. Frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis). Biceps tendon rupture.Bicepital tendonitis. Biceps strain. Chest strain. Pectoral muscle insertion inflammation.
Note: Keep your arm parallel to the ground during the stretch and make sure your fingers are pointing backwards.
EDUCATION MEMBERSHIP PLANS
UNLIMITED ACCESS
FROM $19.95/monthly
share this article by using the icons below
save 50% on clinicsense soap note and scheduling software
Top CE Value Packs
Biomechanics Bundle (14 hrs)
Rs. 7,900.00
Rs. 10,500.00
Bowen Therapy Course Bundle: Basics and Advanced (17 hrs)
Rs. 8,800.00
Rs. 14,000.00
Post Operative Rehabilitation (10 hrs)
Rs. 8,800.00
Rs. 14,000.00
Prenatal Massage & Bodywork Certification Bundle (9.5 hrs)
Rs. 7,000.00
Rs. 9,700.00
save 50% on clinicsense soap note and scheduling software
Ready to take your practice to the next level?
Explore which continuing education course is right for you.
