PTA Physical Therapy Assistant

Answer: B - The “timing for emphasis” technique is used in producing symmetrical chest wall movement.

The “timing for emphasis” technique is to use the strength of a stronger side to facilitate movement on the weaker side. It can be done in supine, sitting or standing positions.

To reduce the respiratory rate, facilitation techniques, butterfly technique, and relaxed purse breathing techniques are used.

Accessory muscles can be facilitated through various techniques including pectoralis facilitation, sternocliedomastoid facilitation, trapezius facilitation, scalenus facilitation, serratus push up, and diaphragmatic inhibition.

The thorax mobilization is used for patients with reduced chest wall excursion.