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Which muscles are shortened?
- Shortening of the supraspinatus muscle (rotator, abductor),
- Subscapularis muscle (rotator, shoulder blade fixator)
- Pectoralis muscle (front pectoral muscle)
- Levator muscles (shoulder blade lifter)
- The abdominal musculature
Therapeutic technique: Muscle stretching
Muscle stretching should be performed with care, taking into account the pain threshold. Dosage recommendation: Holding time up to 20-30sec, number of repetitions: 3 times/exercise and page, detailed instructions for stretching exercises for the affected muscles, for technique and dosage see topic Muscle StretchingInitial Position: Straddled stand with slightly bent knee joints, arms raised and spread apart, the hands are on the right and left side of the door frame Exercise position: the sternum is pushed forward through the open door Effect: stretching of the large pectoral musclesStarting position: sitting on a stool Exercise position: one hand (e.g. on a stool) One hand (e.g. left) reaches into the muscles on the opposite shoulder (right) and pulls it forward, the right arm and shoulder pulls back Effect: Transverse stretching of the trapezius muscle, pain reliefStarting position: Seat on a stool, upright posture Exercise performance: The right (left) ear is inclined to the right (left) shoulder, the left palm (right) pulls towards the floor Effect: Stretching/loosening of the trapezius muscle
