TherEx | Pectoralis Minor Stretch

The video tutorial explains the anatomy of the pectoralis major and minor muscles, highlighting their roles and common issues like tightness. It introduces the doorway stretch, a technique to alleviate tightness in these muscles, and provides detailed instructions on performing the stretch effectively. The tutorial also covers how to adjust the stretch to focus more on the pectoralis major by altering shoulder positioning.

Which muscle is more commonly associated with tightness in conditions like thoracic outlet syndrome?

• Trapezius

• Pectoralis minor

• Pectoralis major

• Deltoid

What is the correct shoulder abduction angle to target the pectoralis minor during the doorway stretch?

• 150 degrees

• 120 degrees

• 100 degrees

• 90 degrees

Which action is NOT part of the doorway stretch for the pectoralis minor?

• Leaning forward slightly

• Retracting the scapula

• Flexing the elbow

• Thoracic extension

How can you adjust the doorway stretch to focus more on the pectoralis major?

• Flex the elbow

• Rotate torso towards the stretch

• Decrease shoulder abduction to 90 degrees

• Increase shoulder abduction to 150 degrees

What remains unchanged in the doorway stretch when switching focus from pectoralis minor to major?

• The shoulder abduction angle

• The position of the feet

• The mechanics of the stretch

• The duration of the stretch