Your patient exhibits a forward head posture and excessive thoracic kyphosis.Considering the muscles that typically are weak with this faulty posture, which of the following muscles of the shoulder girdle are most important to strengthen?

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With a forward head posture and excessive thoracic kyphosis, the upper and lower trapezius and serratus anterior are the most important muscles to strengthen. The upper trapezius and levator scapulae tend to be overactive and tight in this posture, so strengthening them may not be beneficial. Meanwhile, pectoralis minor may be lengthened and weak, but it is not as crucial to address as the other muscles mentioned.

Your Patient Exhibits a Forward Head Posture and Excessive Thoracic