A good posture is a sign of good health. Unfortunately, people are not born already trained posture. Above that you need to work on. And it is at preschool age is best to start planting good habits, and accustom children to a healthy lifestyle.
Always a pleasure to look on man, with shoulders straight, back straight, and an easy way. These people are more confident. And vice-versa. Sad to see the passers-by, with the back bent. And it is only by external factors. A bad posture leads to complications internal. It violates the work of breathing and the central nervous system, reduced lung capacity and shortness of breath. It is therefore very important with the child to pay attention to the training of posture.
Posture: the basic concepts
The posture is a posture habitual, in which the back of the man is in a vertical position. In the first years of life children acquire the natural curves of the spine. By the time the child goes to school, these curves are more clearly defined. Himself the spinal column begins to form in the process of development and growth of the child.
The signs of a good posture:
- the clavicles are at the same level;
- if you look at the back, the shoulder blades and the shoulders are placed symmetrically;
- the head, hips and torso on the same line;
- the belly is retracted;and
- the feet are of the same length.
Scoliosis
In order to understand if there are disorders in the child, need to implement directly. If the shoulder blades strongly defend, and the head and shoulders inclined to the front, the time to take action.
Types of violations of posture:
- slouch;
- flat back;
- flat back concave;
- round spin;
- round-concave back;
- a bad posture.
One of the disorders in children are slouching. The children do not know how to control themselves, this is why, during the reading or playing on the computer, the back is relaxed and rounded, the shoulders fall forward. This leads to a descend. If the time is not to take measures, increase the bump, the heart and lungs cease to function normally.
The defects of round or round-concave back starts at an early age. Start to stand, walk and sit the child in its time. It is at this age may begin to form as a default. It is characterized by shoulders, strong deviation in the spinal column and inclined towards the front of the head.
In children, retardation of development or, on the contrary, dynamic, can be observed to be flat or flat-concave back. These children quickly get tired, do not go out with different loads, and complain of headaches. Generally, it is the violation of posture leads to the development of scoliosis.
A bad back is observed in children of preschool age. This is the first sign of the violation of posture. This problem occurs when a child moves a little bit, he is not particularly muscular, overweight, too long sitting.
Three degrees of disorders of posture
- The first: small changes in the violation of posture. Easily corrected with the help of determined efforts. Especially common in children of preschool age.
- The second: the sign of the curvature of the posture is over. Some efforts to straighten the spine is not enough. If you take the child to the underarms and lift it, the violation of the eliminating. You can correct the posture with a space of physical well-being.
- The third: when the violation of posture are difficult to heal.
Factors influencing children's posture
- A good nutrition. Necessarily in the diet is necessary to include foods containing vitamins a, C and D. this Is the salmon, the mackerel, milk, eggs, currants, citrus fruits, and dried vegetables.
- The absence or lack of physical exercise. To continually maintain a posture in good shape requires a good physical preparation.
- Poorly chosen and heavy school bags. Better, if the weight of the backpack will not be more than 2 kg it is Why it is worth to look at the child's door. Choosing the right backpacks with the pillar, the back, and comfortable wide straps.
- Very poor posture. It is necessary to follow the students during the execution of domestic work, and when they remained seated at the table and especially at the computer. Periodically, suggest the right posture. Not necessarily to make small breaks between long provisions sitting.
- The psychological state. The constant criticism, lack of understanding on the part of the parents, not to increase the self-esteem in children. Insecure children over the remains. Therefore, for a child is very important, the parent, the interest and the support.
- The mode of work and rest. It is important to respect the proportions between these classes. Many parents seek to ensure that the child has visited numerous partitions and has been increasingly busy. Children need exercise. But they also need a vacation
- The shape of the foot. The violation of the foot will inevitably lead to changes of the vertebral column. Therefore, it should be checked regularly walk on flat feet.
Test: how to determine if a violation of posture
To do it simply. We put the child to a wall for the head, shoulders, buttocks and heels were tight in the lateral surface. If the posture is correct, then, this posture is not to cause any discomfort. In the case of an offence, the child would be difficult to cope with such a request. And even more away from the wall and remain in this position for some time.
Form a good posture in children
- It all starts at birth. Therefore, you should pay special attention to the development of their child at an early age. It is in childhood the more easy to form good habits and teach the child to a healthy life.
- The constant physical activity. With small years get your child to exercise. This may be the bike, ice skate and skateboard. Playing with them outdoor games: badminton, volley-ball, football.
- The refusal of bad posture. When the children are young, they have trouble controlling themselves. They do not grant special importance, such as sit, in the position of watching tv or dining. And in these moments a very important function of parental control.
- Total physical preparation. In order to have a child since childhood, has formed a correct posture, it is important to hardness and exercises that improve the muscle tone of the body. Swimming and sleep help to restore the nervous system.
- The verification of flat feet. The selection of good and comfortable shoes will help to maintain a good posture during your movements.
- A crib should be sturdy, preferably with an orthopedic mattress.
- The exercises that promote the development of the posture — the set of exercises to strengthen the back muscles, the shoulder girdle, the abdominal muscles, development of flexibility, joint mobility, training of the respiratory system.
Exercises for good posture
- The unloading of the spine. Twice a day, lying on a firm surface. Just 15 minutes each time.
- Cage hens. Suspended in a state of quiet on the unit. Time: how long will it take for the force.
- Back right. We get up to the wall, tight to her head, buttocks and heels. The waste of the wall, we assoirons and get up, taking a good position.
- "The swallow". Feet together, hands are omitted. When the disqualification of a foot back, hands divorce. Are a half-minute. Then change leg.
- Walking out of the room. Walk, alternating between different options: on foot, on heels, on the outside on the edges of the stop.
Games for the prevention of the violation of posture
- The game of ball. Focus on strengthening the shoulder girdle and good posture. You need to enter in the basket with the ball, throwing both hands behind the head.
- A game with string. For the development of balance and muscle strengthening. On the ground we put the rope and the children walk on it, as on a tightrope. It is necessary to try to go with a back, the hands of a divorce.
- A game with a toy. Good strengthens back muscles, helps to keep the balance. The child leans forward, on her back removing a stuffed toy. He must pass the door in a certain place. During the movement of the head we can not lower and the back need to keep exactly.
Rehabilitation
The rehabilitation process of the children is quite long and consists of physical, medical and psychological.
Physiotherapy
One of the main methods of treatment of disorders of posture is considered as the physical therapy (PHYSIOTHERAPY). It aims to increase the physical endurance, the strengthening of the muscle tissue, the development of coordination, the ability to control his body. A special complex of the year, given the development of your child, will help you choose a specialist.
Massage
Necessary to the method of treatment is massage. It is represented in any change of posture, is designed to strengthen the muscles, reduce pain and relieve stress. The right type of massage will choose a specialist after the investigation.
Hydrokinesotherapy
Hydrokinesotherapy or aqua gymnastics is useful and necessary for the rehabilitation, a love for children. In the water and physical exercise to make it easier. All the movements are carried out under the supervision of a specialist. Takes into account different degrees of disorders of posture, so that the complex practice individually. The method is not medicated. But in combination with the gym gives excellent results.
Climatotherapy
When this form of treatment, you must select the most suitable for the climate for your baby. It is useful to care in the open air, air baths, swimming, sun-bathing. During the selection of the station's best to consult a doctor, which includes geographical climates.
The treatment of sludge
Pelotherapy — mud treatment, simple and effective in the treatment of the spine. The micro-organisms are useful, entering into the composition of the muds have a calming effect, sedative and analgesic action on the body. However, due to the fact that the children still poorly developed immunity, contra-indications to the treatment. And it is important to follow the recommendations of the pediatrician.
Balneotherapy
Balneotherapy is the composition of the different procedures for the health, which uses fresh water, sea water or salt water. When violations of posture shower useful. The pressure of the water, its composition, the temperature in the whole strengthens the musculo-skeletal system, the muscular system, promotes the mobility of joints.
Equipment of physiotherapy
Devices of physiotherapy — these are devices that have medical impact on the child through the electric current, laser radiation, heat, magnetic field and other gel Electrophoresis allows medication to penetrate more deeply into the skin to remove the sensation of pain. Together with other procedures, this treatment improves the efficacy of the treatment.
Conclusion
An important role in our life, plays the correct posture. Necessary from an early age to attract the attention on the physical activity of the child. Correct the effects of a poor education is always more difficult than teaching children useful habits. Pay attention various factors: such as sitting, standing, and moves to your baby. Help to develop success and in good health.