• G O O D STA N D I N G

POSTURES AND
GOOD SITTING

R E P OR T E R S : AN GE L I C A R OS E
L I TOS Q U I N
AS H L E Y M AE F LOR E S .
W H AT D O E S STA N D I N G P O ST U R E S
MEAN?
• Standing posture refers to the body’s physical positioning when
standing. It is how an individual holds his or her body upright.
Proper standing posture aligns the body’s bones and joints and
balances the load of each muscle group in use.
• An imbalanced or poor standing posture, sometimes called
awkward posture, can places strain on the musculoskeletal system
leading to pain or injury. To protects employees from stress
injuries or other musculoskeletal disorders, to encourage workers
to use appropriate standing postures.
HOW CAN I IMPROVE MY
P O ST U R E W H E N STA N D I N G ?
• Stand up straight and tall.
• Keep your shoulder back.
• Pull your weight mostly on the balls of your feet.
• Keep your head level
• Let your arms hang down naturally at your sides.
• Keep your feet about shoulder width apart.
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STA N D I N G P O ST U R E ?

• Proper posture improves spine health.

• Sitting and standing with proper
alignment improves blood flow, helps
keep your nerves and blood vessels
healthy, and supports your muscles,
ligaments, and tendons. People who
make a habit of using correct posture
are less likely to experience related
back and neck pain.
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POSITION MEANS?
• Sitting is a basic action and resting
position in which the body weight is
supported primarily by the bony
ischial tuberosities with the buttocks in
contact with the ground or a horizontal
surface such as a chair seat, instead of
by the lower limbs as in standing,
squatting or kneeling.
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OF POSTURE;

• Static posture – the body and it’s

segments are aligned and
maintained in certain positions.
Examples include standing,
sitting, lying, and kneeling.
• Dynamic posture – the body or
it’s segments are moving
walking, running, jumping,
throwing, and lifting.
HOW CAN I IMPROVE MY
POSTURE WHEN SITTING?
• Switch sitting positions often.
• Take brief walks.
• Gently stretch your muscles.
• Don’t cross your legs .
• Relax your shoulder.
• Keep your elbows in close to your body.
• Make sure that your back is fully supported.
• Make sure that your thighs and hips are
supported.
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A N D W H Y I S I T S O I M P O R TA N T ?
• Basically posture refers to the body’s
alignment and positioning with
respect to the ever-present force of
gravity. Whether we are standing,
sitting or lying down gravity exerts a
force on our joints, ligaments and
muscles. Good posture entails
distributing the force of gravity
through our body so no one
structure is overstressed.
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