Self-Stretch of the Pectorals

To stretch the right pectorals:

• Initially the patient stands facing the wall and places their outstretched right hand on the wall at shoulder height.
• Ask them to turn their trunk to the left so that their feet are parallel to the wall.
• Have them bend their right elbow as they bring the right shoulder blade down and back.
• Instruct the patient to place their left hand on the wall to help turn the trunk further to the left.
• Make sure they hold the right shoulder down and back so that the right shoulder is no higher than the left.
• Instruct the patient to lean into the wall to increase the stretch.
• They should feel a stretch through the front of the chest and right shoulder.
• Have them hold for 30 seconds and repeat 2-3 times.
• Then have them repeat on the opposite side.