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60 m a s s a g e & b o d y wo r k j u l y/a u g u s t 2 0 2 2 Overactive Muscle Correction for the Pectoralis Major Goal: Decrease forward resting posture of the shoulder 3. Set the position for stretching of the clavicular fibers—the shoulder in abduction and external rotation, with slight elbow flexion. 4. Adhere the top tail over the clavicular portion of the muscle, along the medial one-third of the clavicle, with 15–25 percent tension on the tape. 5. Apply at the end in a stretched position, with no tension at the sternum. 6. Activate the adhesive in a stretched position. 7. Set the position for stretching of the sternal fibers: Reposition the shoulder overhead as tolerated to approximately 110–135 degrees abduction with external rotation. 8. Adhere the bottom tail along ribs 5–6 with 15–25 percent tension on the tape. 9. Apply the end in a stretched position, with no tension above the nipple (when taping women, drape appropriately and stay well above the breast tissue). 10. Activate the adhesive in a stretched position. Completed Application • Kinesio Y strip • Distal to proximal • 15–25 percent tension 1. Measure and cut Kinesio Tape in a "Y" strip. 2. Anchor with no tension at the greater tubercle of the humerus, with the shoulder in neutral position. KINESIO IP, LLC