Improving the Health & Wellness of Individuals with Special Abilities. ACTION Topic = Posture www.buddiesinaction.com | [email protected]
Jun 01, 2015
Improving the Health & Wellness of Individuals with Special Abilities.
ACTION Topic = Posture
www.buddiesinaction.com | [email protected]
Picture courtesy of FIT: www.focusedtrainers.com
Good Posture vs. Bad Posture
Why is Good Posture Important?
• Helps us keep bones and joints in proper alignment
• Reduces the stress on ligaments*
• Allows muscles to work efficiently
• Helps prevent muscle strain and back pain
ACA 2014
*Ligament: Tissue that connects bones to another bone
Tips for Sitting
• Put your low back against the backrest
• Keep your feet flat on the ground
• Keep your shoulders back
• Keep your knees pointing forward
ACTION Tip: Do not sit for longer than 30 minutes. Get up and move around!
Standing
• Hold your head up and chin in, look straight head (and smile big)
• Keep your shoulders back
• Keep your chest forward and knees straight
• Stand tall and stand proud!
Good Posture = Great Confidence and A Positive Attitude
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