Show lin importance of good posture bostur e A correct attitude altitude promotes ones V health and graceful carriage A A GREAT deal Is said an and d XA written about the importance of a good posture both for the sake of health and a graceful carriage most of the suggestions and aids are applicable to correct standing and walking but the importance of sitting correctly is no less significant there eire are instances of what are termed incurable diseases being contracted by sitting repeatedly or continuously in a way opposed to natures requirements which are a free and easy functioning of the organs of the body correct postures in sitting the back should be erect or inclined backward the legs from hips to knees should be approximately at right angles to the body although they may incline slightly downward the position of the legs from knees to feet Is of minor importance the limbs may be perpendicular or inclined out crossing the feet is sometimes restful to one foot and then the other crossing the legs may be indulged in although this does throw the hips out of position a trifle so it is advisable to alternate the crossings frequently quent ly use of footrests Foot rests the use of a footstool is restful and many times advised by physicians in order to promote good circulation the height of the footrest is variable from low 0 to o as high as the chair seat in chaise lounge fashion always tile the body should be erect in sitting or inclined backward for it to be natural injurious posture this thia brings us to the especially injurious sitting position in which the body is bent forward or the knees inclined up in either event there is a slight jack knife position bringing the knees and body at an aigid less than a right angle this position is common when leaning over a desk and writing or when sitting in a seat which is higher along the front than at the back the position in such cases cramps the organs of the body remedies A wedge cushion will make an auto seat level learning to keep the body erect writing will correct the difficulties of a bookkeeper or writer however to foster good health walking with the shoulders well thrown back and the chin up is recommended to counteract the wrong attitude also there are exercises one can take for posture which are important 0 bell syndicate wal service |