Question

Explain the causes of any 05 postural deformities in detail.

Answer 1

Causes of 05 postural deformities-

Knock Knee

• The knock is commonly caused by irregular growth of the lower leg bones and weak ligaments.
• Rickets is also a cause of knock knee.

Flat Foot

• Faulty posture
• Prolonged standing
• Excessive body weight
• Lack of exercise

Round Shoulder

• Poor Posture
• Faulty Furniture
• Lack of physical exercise
• Carrying heavy loads on shoulders

Lordosis

• Weakening of the bones
• Due to lose abdominal muscles
• Due to bad posture/habits

Bow legs

• Due to the deficiency of vitamin -D, Calcium and Phosphorous
• Due to Blount's disease

• Due to overstraining on bones because of long standing of hours.