Ways of caring for the musculoskeletal system

Discuss ways of caring for the musculoskeletal system:

1. Following a balanced diet:

• taking adequate amount of calcium and phosphorus.
• eating food rich in calcium, for example milk and yoghurt.

2. Having a good posture:

• posture is the position of the body and the way a person holds his body.
• bad posture will puts undue pressure on the muscle and backbone
• sit back on the chair with the hips well up against the back of the chair.
• while standing, head, backbone, hips and legs should be aligned so that a person is balanced with his feet planted firmly on the ground.
• bend the knees and keep the load close to the centre of the body while lifting objects

3. Using a proper attire for daily activities.

• Discuss about the correct shoes
• discuss about the correct clothing

4. Taking appropriate precautions during vigorous activities:

• do stretching exercises before and after workout to avoid cramps and injuries.
• warm up

5. Practising correct and safe exercise techniques:

• its important to avoid injuries.