Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery
Volume 15, Issue 3 , Pages 324-330 , May 2006

Comparison of three stretches for the pectoralis minor muscle

  • John D. Borstad, PhD, PT

      Affiliations

    • Physical Therapy Division, School of Allied Medical Professions, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, USA
    • Corresponding Author InformationReprint requests: John D. Borstad, PhD, PT, Division of Physical Therapy, The Ohio State University, 1583 Perry St, Columbus, OH 43210-1234.
    • ,
  • Paula M. Ludewig, PhD, PT

      Affiliations

    • Program in Physical Therapy, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, USA

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PII: S1058-2746(05)00267-3

doi: 10.1016/j.jse.2005.08.011

Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery
Volume 15, Issue 3 , Pages 324-330 , May 2006

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