Best Practice Case Studies-Case 118 Asset 2 Rib Injuries

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Tamara Brand Perez, a physical therapist and UCSF/Stanford lecturer, explains rehab for chest overload injuries. She emphasizes restoring confidence with breathing and coughing, while also evaluating the whole body and any movement patterns that may contribute to the problem. She describes diaphragmatic breathing, segmental breathing, and coughing with a pillow for support. Once pain is controlled, she recommends gentle chest-opening exercises on the back with a foam roller, pillow, or blanket, and side-lying “open book” rotations. All exercises should stay within low pain levels and progress gradually based on symptoms.

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Edition 4th Edition

Related Case 4th Edition, Case 118

Topic Chest

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4th Edition

4th Edition, Case 118

Chest

chest overload injury rehab

diaphragmatic breathing

segmental breathing

chest opening exercises

open book rotation