common Postural Deformities
Common Postural Deformities This refers to the deformation in the skeletal structure or where the body parts are not aligned that results in some kind of postural deformities. People having postural deformities cannot perform their work efficiently. Some common postural deformities are Knock Knee, Flat Foot, Round Shoulders, Lordosis, Kyphosis, Bow Legs and Scoliosis. 1. Knock Knee Knock knee is a postural deformity in which both the knees touch or overlap’each other in the normal standing position. Due to this deformity, an individual usually faces difficulty during walking. Causes Weakness of muscles and ligaments. Overweight body. Lack of balanced diet. Lack of vitamin D, calcium and phosphorus. Precautions Balanced diet should be taken. Do not force the babies to walk at early age. Corrective Measures Horse riding is to be done regularly, as it is one of the best exercise’s for correcting this problem. Keep a pillow between your knees whenever po...