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Posture |
The way the body holds itself when sitting, standing, lying down, or moving. |
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Lordosis |
A spinal disorder in which the spine curves significantly inward at the lower back. Also called swayback. |
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Scoliosis |
A spinal disorder in which there is a sideways curve to the spine. The curve is often S-shaped or C-shaped. |
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Kyphosis |
A spinal disorder which is characterized by an abnormally rounded upper back (more than 50 degrees of curvature). |
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Muscular Tonus |
A state of partial contraction present in a muscle in its passive state which, in skeletal muscles, aids in the maintenance of posture and in the return of blood to the heart. |
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Intradiscal Pressure |
Pressure present between vertebral disks. |
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Ergonomics |
A science that deals with designing and arranging things so that people can use them easily and safely. |
