To correct or improve mobility in a thoracic kyphosis, it is recommended to combine passive extension exercises (using a support under the back to encourage opening) with active strengthening exercises for the upper back muscles.

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The approach proposed by Kiné Margaux is based on classic physical therapy principles for improving spinal mobility. The use of a support to encourage thoracic extension (passive mobilization) is a recognized technique for countering forward-leaning postures, as confirmed by various observational studies on workplace posture. Strengthening the erector spinae and scapular stabilizer muscles is supported by systematic reviews highlighting the value of strengthening to stabilize mobility gains and reduce tension. However, it is important to provide nuance: while these exercises are excellent for functional mobility, correcting a structural (fixed) kyphosis is limited by bone morphology, a point that the creator implicitly acknowledges by speaking of 'gaining a little mobility.' The exercise is safe, but maximum efficacy depends on consistency and adjusting intensity according to individual tolerance. In short, it is an approach consistent with current practices in postural rehabilitation.

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