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Good posture can help prevent back pain.
Good posture can help prevent back pain.
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You should avoid crossing your arms while standing to improve posture.
You should avoid crossing your arms while standing to improve posture.
False
When lifting heavy things, it's important to keep a wide base of support.
When lifting heavy things, it's important to keep a wide base of support.
True
You should sleep on your stomach to improve posture.
You should sleep on your stomach to improve posture.
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Keeping your knees and feet together is a part of good sitting posture.
Keeping your knees and feet together is a part of good sitting posture.
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Study Notes
Posture and Body Mechanics
- Posture is the position of the body and limbs while standing, sitting, or lying down.
- Good posture has several benefits:
- Prevents tiredness
- Avoids back pain and muscle pain
- Maintains good bone form
- Improves appearance
How to Improve Posture
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Standing:
- Keep feet flat on the floor.
- Hold head high with chin slightly tucked in.
- Keep abdomen in and arms relaxed at sides.
- Keep hips balanced and shoulders relaxed.
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Sitting:
- Use a chair of appropriate height.
- Keep knees and feet together, and body upright and relaxed.
- Keep abdomen flat and shoulders relaxed.
- Keep head up and chest out.
- Avoid using the chair or table to rise up.
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Lifting Heavy Objects:
- Keep a wide base of support.
- Squat down.
- Maintain good posture.
- Lift objects slowly and keep the load close to your body.
- Use feet to change direction and set down the load carefully.
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Other posture improvement tips:
- Walk tall
- Keep shoulders back
- Avoid crossing legs while sitting
- Sleep on your back or side
- Do physical activities like swimming and yoga.
Why Observe Good Posture
- Observing good posture promotes overall well-being and reduces strain on the body.
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Test your knowledge on posture and body mechanics with this quiz. Understand the benefits of good posture and learn the proper techniques for standing, sitting, and lifting heavy objects. Enhance your awareness of body mechanics for a healthier lifestyle.
