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kyphosis
(redirected from Slouching posture)

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kyphosis (kīfō`səs): see hunchback hunchback, abnormal outward curvature of the spine in the thoracic region. It is also known as kyphosis and humpback, and in its severe form a noticeable hump is evident on the back.
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kyphosis [kī′fō·səs]
(medicine)
Angular curvature of the spine, usually in the thoracic region. Also known as humpback; hunchback.


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It seems almost a sign of these stressful times--after all, most of us are dealing with overloaded schedules, poorly conditioned back and abdominal muscles, slouching postures and a whole host of office and home furniture that may look great but does nothing to support our bodies.
In addition, men don't realize that a dainty 'finger squeeze' handshake, a slouching posture, scuffed unpolished shoes, or a lack of eye contact creates barriers to their interactions with women.
 
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