Posture habits and its effect on everyday basic comforts and mobility is very specific and often most debilitating for this age group.
It must be appreciated that there has been an annual loss of m..
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Ligaments, tendons and muscles are like small ropes that help stabilize and balance the spinal column. Spinal ligaments connect bone to bone, help hold vertebrae in place, and limit movement to help.. more
Poor posture is easy to attain whereas adapting habits of good posture often require conscious effort. Most people do not think about their posture until someone brings it to their attention. Poor p.. more
The body is straight, but not robotic! The appearance is relaxed as the ears, shoulders, hips, knees and ankles align in one straight line. If you hung an imaginary plumb line from the earlobe, the.. more
Posture is the position in which you hold your body upright against gravity while standing, sitting or lying down. Good posture involves training your body to stand, walk, sit and lie in positions w.. more
The area that is now commonly known as the CORE of the body refers to all the muscle groups surrounding, as well as immediately above and below the hips. These include the abdominals, gluteus (butt.. more
Awareness of your own posture, plus awareness of good posture will lead to a conscious correction. Only with a realization of its importance followed by the effort to achieve correct posture for sta.. more
Obesity
Pregnancy
Weak muscles
High-heeled shoes
Tight muscles; decreased flexibility
Poor work environment
Poor sitting and standing habits
A lack of knowledge and not realizing the im..
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Body mechanics is defined as maintaining proper muscular and skeletal positioning during movement. Constant or repeated small stresses over a long period of time can cause faulty body mechanics and.. more
Think TALL at all Times
Feel as if the top of your head is tied to the ceiling with a rope;
Tuck and firm your abdominal muscles without force and without affecting your breathing;
Do not accen..
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