The common postural deformities are-
1. Knock knees
2. Flat foot
3. Round shoulders
4. Lordosis
5. Kyphosis
6. Bow legs
7. Scoliosis Knock Knees: In this both the knees knock or touch each other in normal standing position .The gap between ankles goes on increasing. Causes: lack of balanced diet especially vitamin “D”, calcium and phosphorous, etc.
Precautions: Take a balanced diet; babies should not be forced to walk at very early age.
- Flat Foot: It is found in newly bom babies. Children feel pain in the feet and cannot be efficient sports persons. It becomes a postural deformity if it still persists in the lateral childhood.
Causes: weak muscles, overweight, etc.
Precautions: avoid obesity; avoid high heeled shoes, etc.
- Round Shoulders: It is a postural deformity where shoulders become round and sometimes they seem to be bent forward.
Causes: heredity, lack of proper exercise, etc.
Precautions: avoid tight -fitting clothes, avoid sitting on improper furniture, etc.