Forthwith there is limited evidence about Tietze syndrome, its incidence/prevalence and effectiveness of physiotherapy interventions. We describe the effectiveness of costochondral joint mobilization with deep breathing and other passive physiotherapy interventions in a 27 year old male patient. Two weeks later the treatment protocol there was considerable reduction in his symptoms. Hence we propose that costochondral joint mobilization with deep breathing may be considered as an adjunct in the management of Tietze syndrome.

Keywords: Chest pain, Physiotherapy, Musculoskeletal system, Tietze syndrome

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