Soft Tissue
Pectoral mobilisation
Release tension at the front of the shoulder and chest.
CompleteAlso called: chest ball release
Why it is used in rehab
Chest tension pulls the shoulders forward; mobilising it helps scapular and shoulder mobility and takes stress off the biceps tendon.
Targets
Pectoralis MajorPectoralis Minor
Starting position
Ball between a door frame or rack and the chest just inside the front of the shoulder; place that arm behind your back.
Step-by-step
- Lean into the ball; pause on tender points.
- Add movement by reaching the arm overhead—skip this if it flares symptoms.
Movement mechanics: Pressure with dynamic arm movement.
📖 Rehab Science instructions paraphrased from the book’s exercise description
Coaching notes
Common mistakes
- Rolling on the front of the shoulder joint itself
Easier variation
- No arm movement
Advanced variation
- Slow overhead reaches
ℹ Additional explanation
Precautions
AMBER — get assessed before starting rehab
- Skip arm movements if they provoke symptoms (PDF p. 404)
- Stop or modify if your familiar pain exceeds 3/10 or your resting pain is worse the next day (PDF pp. 210–212).
Where it appears in Rehab Science
| Protocol | Phase | Group | Prescription | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nerve Pain — Neck (Radiculopathy) | 1 | Soft Tissue Mobilizations | Spend 1–2 minutes on each area · Perform in any order on both sides · Stop on tender points for 10–20 seconds | 306 |
| Shoulder Pain | 1 | Soft Tissue Mobilizations | Spend 1–2 minutes on each area · Perform in any order on both sides · Stop on tender points for 10–20 seconds · Avoid exercises and arm movements that flare up your symptoms | 374 |
| Shoulder Instability | 1 | Soft Tissue Mobilizations | Spend 1–2 minutes on each area · Perform in any order on both sides · Stop on tender points for 10–20 seconds | 404 |
| Biceps Tendinopathy | 1 | Exercises | 446 | |
| Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylalgia) | 1 | Soft Tissue Mobilizations | Spend 1–2 minutes on each area · Perform in any order on both sides · Stop on tender points for 10–20 seconds | 471 |
| Golfer’s Elbow | 1 | Soft Tissue Mobilizations | Spend 1–2 minutes on each area · Perform in any order on both sides · Stop on tender points for 10–20 seconds | 491 |
| Carpal Tunnel Syndrome | 1 | Soft Tissue Mobilizations | Spend 1–2 minutes on each area · Perform in any order on both sides · Stop on tender points for 10–20 seconds | 558 |
| Mid-Back And Rib Cage Pain | 1 | Soft Tissue Mobilizations | Spend 1‒2 minutes on each area · Perform in any order on both sides · Stop on tender points for 10‒20 seconds | 665 |
Source: Rehab Science · Ch 15 · PDF pp. 306–665show sources ▾
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