Pectus Excavatum Exercise Guide
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Moroianu Traian DobrinPectus Excavatum Exercise Guide
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Moroianu Traian DobrinPrepared By: Tracy Rellihan
2401 Gillham Road
Kansas City, MI
Clinician Notes
pectus excavatum
STEP 1 STEP 2
Chest Stretch with Shoulder Squeeze
REPS: 10 | SETS: 3 | DAILY: 1 | WEEKLY: 7
Setup
Begin in a standing upright position holding a dowel behind your back with both hands together.
Movement
Gently squeeze your shoulder blades together. You should feel a stretch in the front of your
chest.
Tip
Make sure to only move your shoulder blades and keep your hands close to your body.
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Supine Lower Trunk Rotation
REPS: 10 | SETS: 3 | DAILY: 1 | WEEKLY: 7
Setup
Begin lying on your back with your knees bent and feet resting on the floor.
Movement
Keeping your back flat, slowly rotate your knees down towards the floor until you feel a stretch in
your trunk and hold.
Tip
Make sure that your back and shoulders stay in contact with the floor.
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Doorway Pec Stretch at 90 Degrees Abduction
REPS: 10 | SETS: 3 | DAILY: 1 | WEEKLY: 7
Setup
Begin in a standing upright position in the center of a doorway.
Movement
With your elbows bent, place your forearms on the sides of the doorway at a 90 degree angle
from your sides, then take a small step forward until your feel a stretch in the front of your
shoulders. Hold this position.
Tip
Make sure to maintain a gentle stretch and do not shrug your shoulders during the exercise.
STEP 1 STEP 2
Standing Scapular Retraction
REPS: 10 | SETS: 3 | DAILY: 1 | WEEKLY: 7
Setup
Begin in a standing upright position with your arms resting at your sides.
Movement
Gently squeeze your shoulder blades together, then relax them and repeat.
Tip
Make sure to keep your back relaxed and do not shrug your shoulders during the exercise.
STEP 1 STEP 2
Shoulder External Rotation and Scapular Retraction with Resistance
REPS: 10 | SETS: 3 | DAILY: 1 | WEEKLY: 7
Setup
Begin in an upright standing position with your arms by your sides, holding a resistance band in
both hands. Bend your elbows to approximately 90 degrees with your palms up.
Movement
Slowly rotate your forearms out to the side. As you do so, pinch your shoulder blades down and
back together. Pause briefly, then return to the starting position.
Tip
Make sure that you keep the bend in your elbows as you rotate your arms. Avoid shrugging your
shoulders.
Disclaimer: This program provides exercises related to your condition that you can perform at home. As there is a risk of injury with any activity, use caution when
performing exercises. If you experience any pain or discomfort, discontinue the exercises and contact your health care provider.
Date printed: 09/25/2020 Page 1
STEP 1 STEP 2
Shoulder extension with resistance - Neutral
REPS: 10 | SETS: 3 | DAILY: 1 | WEEKLY: 7
Setup
Begin standing upright with your arms straight forward and palms facing inward, holding the ends
of a resistance band that is anchored overhead in front of you.
Movement
Pull your arms down to your sides, squeezing your shoulder blades together. Then bring them
back up to the starting position and repeat.
Tip
Make sure to keep your elbows and back straight, and do not shrug your shoulders during the
exercise.
Disclaimer: This program provides exercises related to your condition that you can perform at home. As there is a risk of injury with any activity, use caution when
performing exercises. If you experience any pain or discomfort, discontinue the exercises and contact your health care provider.