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Meaning of correct posture: Correct posture means the balancing of body in accurate and proper manner while sitting, standing, reading, walking, running, or during any other action. It means that correct posture is the position of body held with least fatigue. It can also be said that if an individual?s all the organs are in proper and right alignment, his posture is correct posture. Correct posture of standing: In standing position, both the heels of the feet should meet each other. Toss of feet should be 3" to 4" apart. The whole body should be erect, straight knees, chin inside, chest forward with equal body weight on both feet. In this position, the complete body should be balanced. From the side, line of the centre of gravity must pass through the ear, shoulder hip, knee and ankle. In such a position, the muscles and ligaments remain free of stress. Correct posture of sitting: when sitting on the chair, hip should be as far back in the chair as possible. Head, spinal column, shoulder and hips should be in a straight line and erect. Legs should touch the ground and not in hanged position. Thighs should be in horizontal position. While we read, the book should be on the table but the book should not be away or too near the eyes. The approximate distance between book and eye should be at least 30 cm. Causes of Bad Posture: (i) Accident (ii) Diseases (iii) Lack of Nutritional Diet (iv) Wrong postural Habit (v) Improper treatment (vi) Psychological pressure (vii)Lack of Sufficient Strength (v) Age factor (ix) Poor Eye Sight (x) Bad Shoes or clothing (xi) Obesity (xii) Taking Heavy weight on one side
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