Causes of Postural Defects
The following are the causes of postural defects:
(i) Injury sustained from different forms of accident.
(ii) Diseases such as muscular dystrophy or polio.
(iii) Congenital abnormalities.
(iv) Poor nutrition.
(v) Postural habits e.g. walking with one shoulder too high.
(vi) Habitual standing with weight on one foot.
(vii) Habitual carrying of weight on one side.
Effects of Poor Posture on the Body
The effects of poor posture on the body are as follows:
(i) Difficulty in breathing.
(ii) Impaired blood circulation.
(iii) Reduction in muscle tone.
(iv) Unattractive appearance.
Ways of Maintaining a Good Posture
The following are the ways of maintaining good posture:
(i) Regular well planned physical exercise.
(ii) Proper body carriage.
(iii) Proper walking, standing and sitting position.
(iv) Good diet.
(v) Adequate rest and sleep.
(vi) Good recreation.
(vii) Medical examination.
EVALUATION
- State five (5) causes of postural defects.
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