State 5 factors that promotes good posture
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Answer:
Standing posture:
Hold your chest high.
Relax your shoulders and keep them back.
Pull in your abdomen and backside.
Don’t lock your knees or tilt your head in any direction.
Balance your weight on both feet.
Keep your feet parallel.
Walking posture:
Hold your head high.
Look forward, not down and keep your chin parallel to the ground.
Lightly contract your abdominal muscles.
Slightly bend your elbows, and freely swing your arms.
Move your shoulders naturally.
Straighten and avoid arching your back.
Lying posture:
Search for a mattress that is right for you.
Use a pillow when you sleep.
Don’t sleep on your stomach.
Put a pillow between your legs if you sleep on your side.
Put a pillow under your knees if you sleep on your back.
Ergonomics at the office
Sitting at a desk all day can contribute to aches and pains.
• Improve your balance
• Pull in your adobmen.
• Balance your weight evenly on both feet.
• Exercises:
~forward fold
~child’s pose
~High plank
~side plank
~ chest opener