There are several factors that predispose us to have forward bent posture as we age and each will be considered. But before mentioning each factor, it is important to know that our bones, muscles and joints also get deteriorated with age. In Old Age, over time the back tends to curve forward resulting in an increasingly kyphotic posture.There is a loss of calcium in the bones and this produces the loss of density.These are some factors which contribute to forward posture.
– Some changes slight reduction of size of less dense bones in the spine that could contribute to forward bent posture. With age, these discs harden and lose flexibility with the inevitable result of compressed total length of the spine and a forward tilt called kyphosis. These ageing changes together are called kyphosis and are considered a normal part of ageing.
ROLE OF CARETAKER IN PREVENTION?
• Easy exercise that strengthen your muscles around your back, abdomen, and pelvis, under the supervision of trained and experienced physiotherapist.
• Help to sit straight. Sitting up with good, tall posture and your shoulders dropped is a good habit to get into.
• Medical Attendant help to support your spine as per doctor instruction.
• Patient Caregiver helps to lift weight, weight-bearing exercises, including walking and stair climbing.
• Trained attendant help to take recommended dietary intake for vitamin D for bone health and healthy muscles
• Assist to eat healthy food to take recommended amounts of calcium.
• Lastly it becomes the duty of trained attendant to focus very aspect under doctor supervision specially in cases of forward bent posture otherwise it may harm the patient.
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