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Topic: posture
Definition:

  • the arrangement of the body and its limbs
  • "he assumed an attitude of surrender" characteristic way of bearing one's body
  • "stood with good posture" a rationalized mental attitude capability in terms of personnel and materiel that affect the capacity to fight a war
  • "we faced an army of great strength"
  • "politicians have neglected our military posture" behave affectedly or unnaturally in order to impress others
  • "Don't pay any attention to him--he is always posing to impress his peers!"
  • "She postured and made a total fool of herself" assume a posture as for artistic purposes
  • "We don't know the woman who posed for Leonardo so often"

    Related tag cloud:

  • back pain
  • health
  • back
  • yoga
  • exercise
  • spine
  • chiropractic
  • flexibility
  • balance
  • pain
  • fitness
  • massage
  • stress
  • ergonomics
  • alexander technique
  • pilates
  • movement
  • chiropractor
  • nerves
  • stretching
  • physical therapy
    • Resources:

    ScienceDirect
    Research papers published on the net , subscription required for some sections.
    http://www.sciencedirect.com

    The Posture Page
    Comprehensive information about several varied approaches to achieving an easy, flexible upright posture. Many useful links.
    http://www.posturepage.com/

    Posture It
    Posture analysis system for medical professionals.
    http://www.postureit.com