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Breathing Exercise 2

Benefits of exercise:

  • Keeps the rib cage flexible.

Hints:

  • Stop if you feel light-headed.

Repetition recommended:

  • Remission Patient: 3 reps each time, 1 time/day 

  • Flare Patient: 3 reps each time, 3 times/day

References

  1. Back to Action. NAAS. Available [Online] at: https://nass.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Back-to-Action-low-resolution-version.pdf Accessed on 7 May 2019

Disclaimer:  This material is not meant to replace professional advice from HCPs. Please consult your doctors/physiotherapist if you have any questions or before undertaking any physical activities.

Exercises should help reduce pain/stiffness. If these symptoms worsen, please stop the exercises and consult your physician / physiotherapist. If symptoms stay the same, consider increasing 1-2 repetitions each time.