normal body allignment
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NORMAL BODY ALIGNMENT
By Mr. M.Shivanandha
Reddy
Assessment of body alignment
OBJECTIVES:Determining normal physiological changes in body alignment resulting from growth and development for each patient.
Identifying deviations in body alignment caused by incorrect posture.
Identifying trauma, muscle damage, or nerve dysfunction.Obtaining information concerning other factors that contribute to incorrect alignment such as fatigue, malnutrition, and psychological problems
Assessment of body alignment
When assessing the body alignment of an immobilized or unconscious patient, remove pillows and positioning supports from the bed and place the patient in the supine position
Assessment of body alignment
PROPER BODY ALIGNMENT
•While Standing•While Sitting•While Lying In Bed
Standing• To maintain good posture in a standing position •Keep the feet parallel •Distribute weight equally on both feet •Bend the knees slightly •Maintain the hips at an even level.
Hold the abdomen up Keep the shoulders even .
Hold the head erect with the face forward
The arms hang comfortably at the sides
The feet are slightly apart to achieve a base of support, and the toes are pointed forward.
• A) Good standing posture. (• B) Poor standing posture
Sitting• In a good sitting position , the buttocks and upper thighs become the base of support. Both feet rest on the floor• A 2.5- to 5-cm (1- to 2-inch) space is maintained between the edge of the seat and the popliteal space on the posterior surface of the knee. This space ensures that there is no pressure on the popliteal artery or nerve to decrease circulation or impair nerve function.
The patient’s forearms are supported on the armrest, in the lap, or on a table in front of the chair.
Sitting
Lying Down• Good posture in a lying position looks the same as in a standing position, except the person is horizontal
Thank you
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