Posture

Technology has evolved a long way from flip phones and black and white television to iPhones and high definition screens. Today, we can see a new relationship forming, a dependent relationship between human and electronics. It seems that most of us would be lost in the world without our trusty phones, computers or tablets. The main reason of this relationship is caused by technological advancement itself. The more new technological inventions are made, the more we as humans are drawn to using it…

disease, affecting memory. Jason Ladock states that “few people realise just how damaging their posture can be for their health. Bad posture can cause a weakened lower spine. Not only does this damage the spine and lead to back ache, but it also increases stress, prevents you from breathing properly and even negatively impacts on confidence. To be good at dancing though, you need to think about your posture, to roll your shoulders back and to lift your chin and…

joint laxity may be an indication of an increased risk of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries. The patient will present with soreness and instability of the knee during an activity. The knee examination should comprise an assessment of the posture and also the lower extremity alignment. The alignment at the knees can be checked when the patient stand with the feet together and by assessing…

Most people don’t think much about the process of walking, because it’s a natural motion. The ability to walk individually is a fundamental element of daily living activities. The way a person walks, or style of walking is referred to as gait (1). The human gait is an attractive “trademark” for recognizing people at a distance (1). Everyone has a distinctive gait signature, whether it’s the way you swing your arms when you walk or if you have a bounce when you walk, due to walking on the balls…

of nonverbal communication. It includes such things as facial expressions, eye movement, gestures, body posture, and body movement.” (Greenwood) By expanding your awareness of the gestures and symbols of body language, you can understand other people easier, and communicate with them with them better. When people try to control…

incorporating Yoga and Pilates in your exercise regimes are: • Effective Weight loss • Strength Training • Flexibility • Attainment of Peace • Rejuvenation • Sound Health • Sound Self Esteem • Increased Productivity • Calm Nerves • Better Alignment and Posture of Body • A Strong Core • Sense…

You Be the Adjudicator This past weekend, I went to watch a concert that Warwick Veterans Band held Saturday night. The three pieces of music they played were Fanfare Esprit, Godfather, and Christmas Past. Generally, the entire band played the music accurately, used the proper technique, unique to each instrument and created a balance amongst themselves. However, as professional as the concert had sounded, it had some flaws here and there. Dynamics were one of the biggest shortcomings that…

The setting is a small corner in the TMC with room for maybe half a dozen people to stand comfortably in a line. One side consists of a silver machine that dispenses different sodas when you poke the correct sequence on the screen; a shelf with brightly colored packages with labels like “Sun Chips;” and a large, self-contained, shelving unit with containers of varying size full of sandwiches and salads that projects cold air into the area. Opposite this wall is a counter at average waist height…

Parkinson’s disease is defined as a, “progressive disorder of the nervous system that affects movement” (Huether & McCance, 2012). Parkinson’s can be further divided among two categories, which include primary and secondary. Primary Parkinson’s is more common among men and usually is seen to begin after 40 years of age with an increasing risk after 60 years of age. The cause of primary Parkinson’s is still unknown, but several genes have been identified as contributing factors in addition to…

completely foreign to him than either Xuanzang or Ibn Battuta; China did not have the same religious tradition compared to where he came from. This probably is the reason why he has brief descriptions of religious life and practice in Hangzhou. His posture towards the culture of India was descriptive, without the clear criticisms of Battuta and the very positive passages found in Marco Polo’s account. Ibn Battuta made his own culture, mostly Islam and the culture of Islam. Basically, he either…