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Doorway Pectoral Stretch (Flexibility)
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Stand in an open doorway. Raise each arm up to the side, bent at 90 °
angles with palms forward. Rest your palms on the door frame. If this is too painful, try moving your elbows down slightly.
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Slowly step forward with 1 foot. Feel the stretch in your shoulders and chest. Stand upright and don’t lean forward.
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Hold for 15
seconds, or as instructed. Step back and relax.
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Repeat 3
times, or as instructed.
Online Medical Reviewer:
Stacey Wojcik MBA BSN RN Online Medical Reviewer:
Thomas N Joseph MD Online Medical Reviewer:
Trina Bellendir PT Date Last Reviewed:
1/1/2025
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