Best Practice Case Studies-Case 119 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 recommends guided breathing exercises to restore confidence and mobility: diaphragmatic breathing, segmental breathing to target specific rib areas, and bracing with a pillow when coughing. Once pain is controlled, she suggests gentle chest-opening mobility work, such as lying on the back over a foam roller, pillow, or blanket and slowly opening the arms. She also describes a side-lying “open book” stretch to improve chest rotation and flexibility, always progressing based on symptoms.

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Edition 4th Edition

Related Case 4th Edition, Case 119

Topic Chest

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4th Edition

4th Edition, Case 119

Chest

chest overload injuries

rehabilitation

breathing exercises

chest mobility

open book stretch