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Rib stretch

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Institution
Klaipeda University
Institution Typology
University
Country
Lithuania
Description
Here’s how to do it: Stand up straight and exhale. Breathe in to max capacity. Hold for 20 seconds (if you can) while placing both hands on your hips, thumbs facing front, and pinkies on the small of your back. Exhale slowly. Relax and repeat 3 times.
Disease
Lung Cancer, Covid19
Activity level
Low
Activity Typology
Home-based activities
Motivation Tools
Not available
Innovation
Rib stretch is another one of several breathing exercises that helps to clear your lungs and increase lung capacity. It's easy to learn and quick to do. Practicing this exercise 3 times a day can help with chronic lung diseases like COPD.
Evaluation System
A 2017 study confirmed that rib cage joint mobilization and chest wall stretch exercises were helpful for increasing lung capacity in stroke patients. Participants in both groups experienced a significant increase in their ability to expand their chest, as well as some improvement in respiratory muscle tone. This suggests that the rib stretch exercise is very effective at helping to increase lung capacity.
Assessment
Rib stretch is another one of several breathing exercises that helps to clear your lungs and increase lung capacity. It's easy to learn and quick to do. Practicing this exercise 3 times a day can help with chronic lung diseases like COPD.
References
www.othership.us/resources/breathing-exercises-strengthen-lungs
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