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Yawn to a Smile

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Institution
Klaipeda University
Institution Typology
University
Country
Lithuania
Description
Sit upright on the edge of your bed or in a sturdy chair. Reach arms overhead and create a big stretching yawn. Bring your arms down and finish by smiling for three seconds. Repeat for one minute.
Disease
Lung Cancer, Covid19
Activity level
Low
Activity Typology
Home-based activities
Motivation Tools
Not available
Innovation
This exercise incorporates motion with deep breathing, which helps increase coordination and build strength in the arms and shoulders.
Evaluation System
After this exercise, your lungs will be able to inhale more air and increase lung volume.
Assessment
It also opens up the muscles in your chest to give the diaphragm space to expand.
References
www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/coronavirus/coronavirus-recovery-breathing-exercises" target="_blank">www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/coronavirus/coronavirus-recovery-breathing-exercises
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Natalia Rogus, Uniwersytet Opolski - Poland (PL)
Bardzo dobra inicjatywa

Marcysia Pasek, Uniwersytet Opolski - Poland (PL)
Super cwiczenie :)

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