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2. I'm a physical therapist. Here are 5 common myths about 'good ...

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   The idea of achieving a perfect, static posture is outdated, Nancy Durban, lead physical therapist for Cincinnati Children’s Hospital and Medical Center and spokesperson for the American ...

3. Why is sitting for too long bad for your health? What new ...

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   Young adults in the U.S. reportedly sit about nine to 10 hours a day, compared to older adults, who sit up to 13 hours a day. And a lot of us know that sitting for long periods of time can be harmful.

4. Orthostatic hypotension - Wikipedia

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   Orthostatic hypotension can be confirmed by measuring a person's blood pressure after lying flat for 5 minutes, then 1 minute after standing, and 3 minutes after standing. [29] Orthostatic hypotension is defined as a fall in systolic blood pressure of at least 20 mmHg or the diastolic blood pressure of at least 10 mmHg between the supine ...

5. Orthostatic intolerance - Wikipedia

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   An upright posture for long periods (e.g. standing in line, standing in a shower, or even sitting at a desk) A warm environment (e.g. hot summer weather, a hot crowded room, a hot shower or bath, after exercise) Emotionally stressful events (seeing blood or gory scenes, being scared or anxious)

6. Trainers Are Begging You To Do 10 Simple Posture-Fixing Moves

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   Plus, many people have tight, shortened pec muscles from sitting at desks or working on computers, which can further affect posture by causing the shoulders to slump forward and downward.

7. Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome - Wikipedia

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   Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) is a condition characterized by an abnormally large increase in heart rate upon sitting up or standing. [1] POTS is a disorder of the autonomic nervous system that can lead to a variety of symptoms, [10] including lightheadedness, brain fog, blurred vision, weakness, fatigue, headaches, heart palpitations, exercise intolerance, nausea ...

8. Ergonomic hazard - Wikipedia

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   Static posture. Assembly line workers who stand for the duration of a shift may experience negative effects over time. Switching tasks, taking breaks, or providing the option to sit can help reduce static postures. Contact stress. Using lifting aids can reduce or eliminate the force placed on the employee's body during lifting tasks. [14]

9. Should you 'fix' your posture? Why experts say always sitting ...

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   Good posture has long been touted as a way to prevent back pain. But what if it isn’t?