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Shoulder exercises It is important to exercise the shoulder on the same side as your rib fracture(s). Your shoulder can become stiff as you will probably be trying to protect your . Breathing Exercises • Breathing control is gentle breathing for 1 minute. Breathe in and out through the nose if you can. Feel your belly rise as you breathe in and sink as you breathe out. . Follow any breathing techniques and/or exercises given by your clinician or physiotherapist. Stay lying down or still for long periods of time. Lift, pull or push anything which makes the pain . Breathing Exercises • Breathing control is gentle breathing for 1 minute. Breathe in and out through the nose if you can. Feel your belly rise as you breathe in and sink as you breathe out. The breath should be gentle. • Thoracic Expansions (Bigger breaths) Breath in and out through your nose - take a slow, large breath in. Air under the skin: A sharp fractured rib can allow air from the lung to get in under the skin resulting in a swollen or bubbly area which may crackle when pressed. This is called ‘surgical emphysema’, and it is important to consult with your doctor if crackling occurs over the injury site. Are there any complications of Rib injuries?. Research has shown that, by following the instructions we have included for you here (e.g. taking your pain medications, doing regular breathing exercises and, moving around often), you can recover smoothly and prevent other health problems (complications). A chest infection (e.g. pneumonia) is one example of a complication.
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