LET’S TALK ABOUT POSTURE!

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LET’S TALK ABOUT POSTURE!

Maintaining a good posture is a core pillar to your physical health. Unknown to many, a good posture is just as essential as a healthy diet, sleeping well and exercising. It ensures that your body is well poised to perform daily tasks with more vigor, while reducing injury potential, optimizing sporting ability and enriching quality of life!

Good posture is imperative when it comes to correct form while exercising, which in turn results in fewer injuries and greater gains.

WHAT IS GOOD STANDING POSTURE?

• Chin parallel to the floor with ear, shoulder, hip, knee and ankle lined up
• Shoulders open and scapular neutral (roll your shoulders up, back, and down to help achieve this)
• Neutral spine (no flexing or arching to overemphasize the curve in your lower back)
• Arms at your sides with elbows straight and even and palms open
• Ribs melted (action of ribs when you exhale)
• Core muscles engaged (hold in a wee, hold in a wind and tighten pelvic floor)
• Hips in neutral position (roll the hips forward, then back, then find the middle)
• Knees directly below the hips, unlocked and pointing straight ahead
• Body weight distributed evenly on both feet

Kirsty Roux Biokinetics would like to thank St Dunstans for the opportunity to have shared our knowledge on the importance of posture from a Biokinetic stand point, with the St Dunstans community.