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For stooped posture, we bend the upper body backward to stretch the chest/rib/neck muscles. We've tried hanging the head and thorax over a bed, over a bench. What seems easiest is placing a pillow under the back at various positions during a nap such that the shoulders and head must bend down to rest on the bed or floor. Relax and let gravity stretch the chest. Even lift the arms over the head, extended to touch the bed or floor. Practice deep breathing. My aunt with PSP, much like end-stage PD, always stands and sits straight after this. For some reason, not all physical therapists recommend this proceedure. It works for us. I do it myself. 0===================================================================0 | @..@ A.J. CONOVALOFF | | (----) "The Molokan Cyber-Cowboy" __o | | ( >__< ) PSP Support Groups of Arizona `\<, | | ^^ ~~ ^^ [log in to unmask] . . ..(*)/`(*) | 0===================================================================0