One of the things I've noticed throughout my journey of PE repair is that the sternum and surround chest wall structure constantly changes. Using the VB will lift the sternum for a day or two. Working out will depress it for a few hours. Stretching a certain way will re-shape the ribs for hours or … Continue reading Plasticity and elasticity of the chest wall
Month: January 2020
Can stretching and exercises fix Pectus Excavatum?
The short answer is yes - to an extent The longer answer is a bit more complicated. The main way how exercise and stretching effects your sternum is through the ribs. As the ribs get pushed outwards they exert a pulling force in the form of torque on your sternum. Now, torque is angle dependant, … Continue reading Can stretching and exercises fix Pectus Excavatum?
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