Immediate Effects of Thoracic Mobility Exercises on the Thoracic Range of Motion and Chest Expansion in Healthy Adults

PURPOSE:This study examined the immediate effects of thoracic mobility exercises on the thoracic range of motion and chest expansion to provide data on thoracic mobility exercises in adults.METHODS: Adults were assigned randomly to two groups: the group that performed thoracic mobility exercises (TME group; n=10) or the group that performed thoracic mobility exercises using balance tools (TMEB group; n=10).The exercises were performed for 10 min in three different positions.The range of motion and chest expansion were measured before and after the exercise.