Swati is a sixteen year old student who spends most of her time in studying. She often complains of…
Swati is a sixteen year old student who spends most of her time in studying. She often complains of lower back pain and neck ache after long hours of study. Her parents take her to a doctor who observes that:
• her shoulder looks depressed towards her body.
• her neck has curved downward.
• her lumber region is slightly arched.
The doctor warns Swati and her parents that it might lead to a postural deformity.
Name and explain the postural deformity that Swati’s bodily condition might lead to. Suggest any three corrective measures to prevent such deformity.
Answer
Answer
AIWritten by AI (gemini) - it can contain mistakes.
The bodily condition of Swati indicates that she is developing Kyphosis (commonly accompanied by round shoulders). Prolonged improper sitting posture while studying causes exaggerated outward (posterior) curvature of the thoracic spine, depression of the shoulders forward, and drooping of the neck.
Three corrective measures to prevent and correct this deformity are:
1. Yogic asanas: Regular practice of postures that open the chest and extend the thoracic spine, such as Bhujangasana (Cobra pose), Dhanurasana (Bow pose), and Chakrasana (Wheel pose).
2. Ergonomic study habits: Using a chair with firm lumbar support, keeping the spine erect, and maintaining books or screens at eye level to prevent forward neck bending.
3. Strengthening exercises: Performing upper-back strengthening and shoulder retraction exercises, such as hanging from a horizontal bar and reverse shoulder rolls, to strengthen the rhomboid and trapezius muscles.
From ISC 2026 Physical Education Paper 1, question 4.