Posture and its Deformities

EXERCISE

1. What is meant by body posture? How does our body stand on both the legs?

2. What are the qualities of a good posture?

3. What are the benefits of having a good posture?

4. How are deformities formed in the body posture? Write down the main deformities of the body.

5. Give the reasons of kyphosis. What are the exercises recommended to correct the deformity?

6. Give the reasons of lordosis. What exercises are recommended to correct the deformity?

7. Why flat feet are formed? Give the recommended exercises for flat feet. Write down the method of finding out whether the foot is flat or not.

8. What deformities are formed in the chest bones? How can they be corrected?

9. Give the reasons for the following deformities. Also write down the exercises recommended for them:

(a) Bent neck (b) Knock knees (c) Flat chest

10. Give a list of some good habits which help in having a good posture.