Problem
Unhealthy physical posture
Other Names:
Posture disabilities Nature:
Unhealthy postures are often held for considerable periods of time in the lying, sitting, standing and walking positions. These postures can cramp muscles, strain nerves, and block blood circulation. They may also affect respiration and spiral column alignment. In particular, habitual, injurious postures and movements in the work-place can induce fatigue and consequently affect quality and productivity of work and may increase risk of accidents.
Incidence:
In the work place, absence of ergonomic designs for equipment, tools, platforms or seats causes undesirable positions for the employee. Absence of procedures to change position frequently through changes in tasks, and absence of exercice breaks, are common.
Broader Problems:
Human disability Narrower Problems:
Bow legs Aggravates:
CrampsBack painMinor ailmentsLocomotor disabilitiesDisorders of the spinePhysically handicapped persons Strategies:
Correcting unhealthy physical posture Values:
Unhealthiness Subject(s):
Health Care → HealthMedicine → Locomotive, integumentary system
Related UN Sustainable Development Goals:
Problem Type:
D: Detailed problems Date of last update
13.05.2019 – 19:57 CEST