Introduction
We have many mental images associated with posture. The advice from our mothers to sit up straight is probably the one we hear the most, and it makes a lot of sense from a musculoskeletal standpoint. When we adopt a “military posture,” such as sitting up straight or standing tall, we arrange our joints to reduce compressive joint stresses and soft tissue loads. The most common phrase to describe posture is “neutral spine,” which refers to how our spines are aligned. Our spinal curves are bisected by the center of gravity in this posture, providing several advantages.
Discussion
Beyond the spine, posture is important since the extremities also play a part. For instance, the alignment of the body and the generation of force might be affected by the location of the ankles and knees. In sports medicine, overpronation is a perfect example that occurs far too frequently. Numerous orthopedic overuse injuries, including Achilles tendinitis, runner’s knee, patella tendinitis, etc., are caused by overpronation in the lower limbs (Nusseck & Spahn, 2020). By applying this idea to posture, we can observe how overpronating athletes impact knee and hip positions by causing excessive internal rotation and valgus.
The body’s orientation, in particular poses, is known as posture. It can be explained as either stationary or in motion. The capacity for controlling one’s body position in space for movement and balance is known as postural stability (Saladin, 2020). It is essential for holding a fixed position and aiding in the coordination of the body during dynamic position changes. Persistently bad or improper postures can bring on musculoskeletal problems.
Conclusion
Postural balance is a crucial component of human mobility and postural stability. Maintaining the center of mass within safe ranges is crucial to avoid toppling over. Poor and imbalanced postures can give rise to a variety of ailments. Maximum stability is achieved by standing in a symmetrical position. Postural balance is likely to be disturbed by increased muscle tension, which limits postural chain motion around the torso. As a result, repeatedly engaging in particularly off-balanced postures can wear down the muscles and contribute to postural imbalance.
References
Nusseck, M., & Spahn, C. (2020). Comparison of Postural Stability and Balance Between Musicians and Non-musicians. Frontiers in Psychology, 11, 1253. Web.
Saladin, K. (2020). Anatomy & Physiology: The Unity of Form and Function (9th Ed). McGraw Hill