Tetsuhiro Kato

Immediate effects of thoracic extension exercise on the mechanical response of the pectoralis minor assessed using shear wave elastography

Thoracic posture is considered a proximal factor influencing scapular alignment and shoulder mechanics. The pectoralis minor (PM), which anatomically links the thorax and scapula via the ribs and coracoid process, may play a role in this relationship. However, it remains unclear...