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Position of the limbs or the carriage of the body

as a whole

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PRESENTED BY:RIFAT HUMAYUN

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Rifat Humayun

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Posture is defined as "the position or bearing of the Posture is defined as "the position or bearing of the body" (Webster’s Medical Dictionary ) and refers to body" (Webster’s Medical Dictionary ) and refers to the overall alignment of the various body parts to each the overall alignment of the various body parts to each other when the person is standing in a relaxed stance.other when the person is standing in a relaxed stance.

Posture is the result of many underlying processes and Posture is the result of many underlying processes and tensional relationships throughout the body.tensional relationships throughout the body.

As such posture becomes a mesure of the overall As such posture becomes a mesure of the overall balances in the body and can be used as a tool to assess balances in the body and can be used as a tool to assess if interventions have resulted in a change in overall if interventions have resulted in a change in overall body balancebody balance. .

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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 where the least strain is placed on supporting muscles and ligaments during movement or weight-bearing activities.

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Helps decrease the abnormal wearing of joint surfaces that could result in arthritis.

Decreases the stress on the ligaments holding the joints of the spine together.

Prevents the spine from becoming fixed in abnormal positions.

Keeps bones and joints in the correct alignment so that muscles are being used properly.

Prevents fatigue because muscles are being used more efficiently, allowing the body to use less energy. Prevents strain or overuse problems. Prevents backache and muscular pain. Contributes to a good appearance.

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One of the first indicators of poor posture is a slouching or forward head posture.

This posture closes down on lymphatic drainage in the neck and will cause more strain on the posterior neck muscles.

It also increases the weight bearing on the discs and can lead to premature arthritis of the neck.

There are many causes of this type of posture including car accidents, sports injuries, working with computers and loss of bone density.

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Structural Causes Permanent anatomical deformities not amenable to

correction by conservative treatments Positional Causes

Poor postural habit--for whatever reason, the individual does not maintain a correct posture

Psychological factors, especially self-esteem. Respiratory conditions General weakness Loss of the ability to perceive the position of your body

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There are many therapies or treatments on how to treat posture and the alignment of the body parts, some of them are:

Alexander Technique CranioSacral Therapy Physical Therapy Tai Chi Yoga Osteopathy Feldenkrais Method Chiropractic Rolfing SomaticsAll of them try to find the way in which good posture is

achieved with the less effort applied

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  Over time, the habit of less activity in general, and much more unbalanced

motion by sitting, creates muscle imbalance.

Performing Posture Exercise as a daily LifeHabit helps the body to move in ways it would not otherwise move, strengthening the body’s ability to

move in balance.

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Neck Exercise / Stretch Stand up against a wall and face straight ahead.

Gently pull your head back towards the wall. Keeping your face level, without looking up or down, jut your neck forward. Then bring it straight back as if were on railroad tracks. You should feel like a turtle pulling his head back into his shell. Repeat five times.

Always consult your doctor before participating in any exercise program. All posture exercises should be performed pain free.If you experience pain or discomfort,stop the exercise and consult your physician

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Back Exercise\ Stretch: Lie on your stomach in a "push-up" position. Slowly, with

controlled motion, "press up" your body. Keep your pelvis on the floor. Do not strain the low back and only come up as high as you feel comfortable. Slowly lower back down to your stomach, and then repeat.

Always consult your doctor before participating in any exercise program. All posture exercises should be performed pain free. If you experience pain or discomfort, stop the exercise and consult your physician.

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Practice makes permanent, not perfect. If you have ever had an injury, your body

motion probably is not ideally balanced. So, if you can learn to feel a more normal, balanced, controlled motion with a daily posture stretch, you can carry that feeling into other athletic endeavors.

Posture exercise helps athletes restore balance, ensuring

optimal sports performance.

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Good posture is a product of body awareness and good habits. The structure and function of the body provides the potential for attaining and maintaining good posture.

Postural faults have their origin in the misuse of the capacities provided by the body, not in the structure and function of the normal body.

With this new insight, you can now start to make better decisions about your posture.

Adjust your habits, make postural corrections and reinforce these changes with functional exercises.

Not only will you look better, but you will feel better and you will probably be able to perform better for a longer time.

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Orthotic devices are employed to correct and support posture.

An orthosis is an external appliance worn to restrict or assist motion or to transfer the load from one area to another.

Adjustments allow all joints to function under a proportionate weight distribution.

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Make sure you can sit comfortably with your feet flat on the ground.

Get a foot rest, if neededSlide your chair in so you can sit back & reach the keyboard without leaning forwardLumbar supportYou can buy supports online, at pharmacies & at office supply stores

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