POSTURE AND POSTURAL DEFECTS
Meaning of Posture
Posture can be defined as the position the whole body assumes during the performance of any activity. Posture is also defined as the bearing of the body at any time, in any direction easily and without strains and minimum muscular effort.
When the body is carried in a proper way as expected by the physiological makeup of the individual, it is then referred to as good or ideal posture.
Factors that Influence Posture
The following are the factors that influence posture:
(i) Age.
(ii) Occupation.
(iii) Habit.
(iv) Environment.
(v) Heredity.
Characteristics of Good Posture
The features or characteristics of good posture are as follows:
(i) The head is well back.
(ii) The chin is in.
(iii) The abdomen is flat.
(iv) The back is straight.
(v) The knees are straight and relaxed.
(vi) The feet are slightly apart.
(vii) The weight balances on both feet.
(viii) The toes are pointed straight ahead.
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