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Physiotherapist Ariane McCormack
Updated 9-7-25
1Pectoral Stretch
1 set
10 seconds
Twice / day
  • Stand in front of a doorway.
  • Bend your elbows and place the inside of your forearm against the door frame.
  • Slowly step forwards until you feel a stretch in the front of your shoulder or chest.
  • Hold as prescribed.
Ariane McCormack Peak Physio

You can do one arm at a time

2Scapula Retraction
5 sets
5 seconds
Five times / day
  • Come into an upright standing or sitting position with the head stacked over the pelvis and the chin slightly tucked down.
  • Draw the shoulder blades together and hold as instructed by therapist.
  • Return to the start position with control, maintaining an upright posture.
3Cervical Rotation
1 set
Once / day
  • Come into a comfortable upright position either sitting or standing.
  • Apply pressure externally from the hand to stop movement into rotation i.e., looking over your shoulder.
  • Ensure it is within a comfortable range.
  • Sustain the contraction for the period of time instructed by your treating Physiotherapist.