Episode 50 – Foam Roller Stretching – Upper Extremity

11/03/2025 5 min
Episode 50 – Foam Roller Stretching – Upper Extremity

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A patient is instructed to stretch their upper extremities using a foam roller as depicted in Image A. The physical therapist realizes that this stretch is not targeting the intended muscles and instead educates the patient on how to perform the stretch as seen in Image B. Which muscles are targeted with the modified stretch?1. Pectoralis major and subscapularis2. Pectoralis major and infraspinatus3. Latissimus dorsi and subscapularis4. Latissimus dorsi and infraspinatusWatch the video version of this episode on YouTube - https://youtu.be/vFGEOeiueWw