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 using the exercise program you are developing for this patient?

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With forward head posture and excessive thoracic kyphosis, the patient is likely exhibiting protracted and downwardly-rotated scapulae. Strengthening the upper and lower trapezius muscles can help to retract and depress the scapulae, while strengthening the serratus anterior can help to upwardly rotate the scapulae. Pectoralis minor and levator scapulae are typically tight in this posture, so stretching or releasing these muscles may also be important.

Your Patient Exhibits a Forward Head Posture and Excessive Thoracic