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Dr.Poonam kalavadiya
MPT (Cardio Pulmonary)

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Definition
 Posture is an attitude assumed by the body either
with support during muscular inactivity or by means
of the coordinated action of many muscles working
to maintain stability or to form an essential basis
which is being adapted constantly to the movement
which is superimposed upon it

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Types of Posture
1) Inactive posture
 Attitude adopted for resting or sleeping
 All essential muscular activity reduces to minimum
 Used for training general relaxation
2) Active posture
 Integrated activity or action of many muscles is required to
maintain active posture
 It may be either Static or Dynamic

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Pattern of Posture
1) Good posture

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Pattern of Posture
1) Good posture
 When the posture fulfills the purpose for which it is used
with maximum efficiency and minimum effort.
 Varies from individual to individual
 Perfect balance of one body segment over another.
 Minimum muscular effort.
 Pleasing to someone’s eyes.

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Pattern of Posture
1) Good posture
 Factors responsible for good posture:
 Stable Psychological Background
 Good Hygienic Conditions
 Opportunity for Plenty of natural free movement

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Pattern of Posture
2) Poor Posture

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Pattern of Posture
2) Poor Posture

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Pattern of Posture
2) Poor Posture
 A posture which is inefficient, fails to serve the purpose and in it
unnecessary amount of muscle effort used.
 Faulty alignment of body parts leading to additional muscle
work.
 Marked increase in curves of spine which are displeasing to eyes.
 Reduces the efficiency of movement.

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Pattern of Posture
2) Poor posture
 Factors responsible for poor posture:
 Mental attitude
 Poor hygienic condition
 General disability and Illness
 Prolong fatigue
 Local factors
 Pain
 Muscular weakness
 Occupational stress
 Sometimes there may be faulty idea of good posture

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Pattern of Posture
2) Poor posture
POOR BIO-MECHANICS
PAIN

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Re-education of Posture
Principle
 The cause of poor posture must be found out.
 Co-operation of patient
Techniques of Re-education
 General relaxation
 Treatment of pain
 Mobility
 Muscle power
Ergonomic Advices

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Ergonomic Advices
 Lifting and Carrying weight

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Ergonomic Advices
 Avoid high heels

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Ergonomic Advices
 Reading and Writing at desk

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Ergonomic Advices
 Reading and Writing at desk

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Ergonomic Advices
 Sitting in chair

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Ergonomic Advices
 Driving cars

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Ergonomic Advices
 Driving cars

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Ergonomic Advices
 Standing for long period (transfer wt.)

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Ergonomic Advices
 Daily activities habits (Cell phones)

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