Posture and Body Mechanics PDF

Posture and Body Mechanics  What is posture?  POSTURE Posture is the position in which you hold your body and limbs when standing, sitting or lying down.  Benefits of having a good posture Benefits of having a good posture: ➔ you don't get tired easily...

Posture and Body Mechanics  What is posture?  POSTURE Posture is the position in which you hold your body and limbs when standing, sitting or lying down.  Benefits of having a good posture Benefits of having a good posture: ➔ you don't get tired easily ➔ you don't get pain in your back or other muscles Benefits of having a good posture: ➔ It keeps your bones straight and in good form ➔ you will look good  How to improve posture? How to improve posture? Always walk tall. Keep your shoulders back. How to improve posture? Avoid crossing your legs while sitting. Sleep on your back/side. How to improve posture? Do physical activities. Yoga Proper posture in standing, sitting and lifting heavy things STANDING 1. Keep both feet flat on the floor. 2. Hold your head high, chin up but drawn in, abdomen in, and arms hanging loosely at the sides. 3. Keep your hips balanced on both sides and shoulders relaxed. Bad posture in standing SITTING 1. Use a chair of appropriate height. 2. Keep your knees and feet together, your body upright and relaxed. 3. Keep your abdomen flat, the head up, the shoulders relaxed, and the chest out. 4. In rising from the chair, do not use the chair or table to push yourself up. Bad posture in sitting LIFTING HEAVY THINGS 1. 1. Keep a wide base of support 2. 2. Squat 3. 3. Keep good posture 4. 4. Slowly lift 5. 5. Hold load close to your body 6. 6. Use your feet to change directions 7. 7. Set down. Bad posture in lifting heavy things