Anterior chest & ribcage

Question 1

Evaluation

Answer 1

• efficient ribcage and diaphragmatic inspiration/expiration in all 6 directions
• cervical ROM
• UE flexion
• supine shoulder protraction

Question 2

Superficial Fascia / Bony Contours

Answer 2

• SF ant chest/shoulders: limited inspiration = cephalic direction; limited expiration = caudal direction
• BC sternum
• sternal costal joints
• resisted sternal breathing
• clavicle
• coracoid
• ribs
• inf border ribcage (include xiphoid)
• diaphragm

Question 3

Myofascial Tissues

Answer 3

• pec major
• pec minor
• subscapularis
• teres major/minor
• infraspinatus
• serratus anterior
• latissimus dorsi
• postural training

Question 4

HEP

Answer 4

• corner/doorway stretch