Students of DPS sensitised about importance of good posture
Advising the children and elders alike on how to avoid postural problems, she also gave information on identifying the signs and symptoms of postural defects
Delhi Public School, Nacharam on Tuesday organised a special webinar on ‘Ergonomics on Working/Learning from Home’. The theme of the assembly was Early Detection of postural issues in children.
Dr. Sangeeta Joshi, an internationally certified Schroth Therapist, was the guest speaker. The event was held in an online mode wherein more than 900 students, parents and teachers attended and were enlightened by the informative assembly. We always set high standards while nourishing and strengthening every person associated with us, the school said. The event began with a beautiful prayer song.
Vice-principal Surekha Nayani addressed the gathering underlining the importance of the webinar and also paying tribute to all doctors for their selfless act in treating and saving people in the midst of the pandemic. She introduced Dr. Joshi, who has specialisation in Schroth therapy for spinal deformities like Scoliosis and Kyphosis.
Addressing the gathering, Dr. Joshi, at first talked about the current situation’s demand of working/ learning from home, she then apprised the participants about the desired posture for daily activities. She also discussed the risk factors involved in postural defects, especially in the growing stages of children.
Advising the children and elders alike on how to avoid postural problems, she also gave information on identifying the signs and symptoms of postural defects. Dr. Joshi elaborated on the rising issue of scoliosis among children and how parents can do a simple check on their ward to test it. Scoliosis is a sideways curvature of the spine that occurs most often during the growth spurt just before puberty.
She asserted that early detection is beneficial for the treatment of it. The guest speaker also demonstrated certain strategies and exercises that could easily be followed in order to have a good posture and a healthy living. The webinar then concluded with the vote of thanks. In essence, the assembly was very educative and momentous pertaining to the current scenario.
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