Posture: Standing and Walking
Topic Overview
The following tips may help you stand and walk using good posture:
- Keep your ear, shoulder, hip, and ankle in a line.
- Avoid locking your knees while standing.
- Try placing one foot on a low stool if you must stand in one position for a long time. Switch feet every few minutes.
- Keep your lower back in the neutral position.
Credits
ByHealthwise Staff
Primary Medical Reviewer William H. Blahd, Jr., MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine
Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine
Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine
Specialist Medical Reviewer Robert B. Keller, MD - Orthopedics
Current as ofNovember 29, 2017
Current as of:
November 29, 2017