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This study aims to investigate changes in craniovertebral angle, thoracic mobility, and respiratory function when diaphragm kinesio taping and diaphragmatic breathing exercises are added to scalene muscle stretching in adults with forward head posture. Thirty college students with a craniovertebral angle ranging from 31。to 59。participated in the study. They were divided into three groups: 10 students who received only scalene muscle stretching, 10 students who received both diaphragm kinesio taping and scalene muscle stretching, and 10 students who received both diaphragmatic breathing exercises and scalene muscle stretching. The craniovertebral angle was measured using ImageJ software, thoracic mobility of the upper and lower parts was measured using a tape measure, and respiratory functions were measured using a Pony FX device. All measurements were taken before and after the interventions. In all three groups, significant increases in craniovertebral angle, thoracic mobility, forced vital capacity, and peak expiratory flow were observed after the interventions compared to before (p<.05). However, there were no significant differences in any of the dependent variables between the three groups. This study suggests that scalene muscle stretching alone can positively impact forward head posture correction and respiratory function improvement. Future research should include a larger sample size and assess the long-term effects of the interventions to better understand the specific impacts of each method.