RO41; LO1 Posture

Posture is an …

• Intrinsic Factor

• Extrinsic Factor

What are the causes of poor posture?

• Poor gait, overweight, sitting positions, emotional factors, fatigues, physical defects & clothing/footwear

• Age, gender, sleep & previous injuries

• Aggression, Anxiety & Motivation

Why is being overweight likely to cause poor posture?

• Lack of flexibility which puts a strain on muscles

• Lack of muscle strength puts a strain on muscles

• Lack of core muscle strength puts a strain on joints

Where can you exhibit a poor sitting position?

• At the cinema, in the car, having dinner

• Slouching on the sofa, slumping in class chairs, sleeping position

What is a 'gait'?

• Something you open

• The way you walk

• The way you talk

• Something you eat

What are examples of having a 'poor gait'?

• Hunching your shoulders when walking/ standing

• Slouching on the sofa

• Bending your knees when standing

• Sleeping position

How can fatigue lead to poor posture?

• Means that muscles are tired and unable to support the core muscles

• Means that muscles are tired and unable to support the skeleton

• Means that muscles are tired and unable to support the limbs

'Having low self esteem, having your head down and a curved back' are what type of poor posture causing factor?

• Fatigue

• Emotional

• Overweight

• Clothing/ Footwear

Why can your clothing/ footwear alter your posture?

• It can alter your gait

• Wearing tight clothes can change the way you walk

• Trainers can alter your foot position

• High heels can alter the way you walk/ foot position

A lack of; technique, balance, coordination & muscular strength are (a)   of poor posture