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Exercises for people with MS

starting position - sitting

Exercise 16 Breathe out

Helps with:
Posture
Breathing

Starting position:
Sitting




Starting position

Sitting on a firm surface eg edge of the bed, on a stool/chair or even the loo!

Step one

Place your hands low down on the ribcage.
Take a deep breath.
Feel as if you are filling the space under your hands with air.

Step two

Breathe out.

Only repeat this 2-3 times as it may make you feel dizzy if you do more.

Animation of breathe out

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If you have problems/concerns, talk to a physiotherapist