Good Posture

When standing or walking

• Head faces forward with chin tucked in
• Shoulders at the same level and relaxed
• Standing straight
• Tugging the abdomen
• Feet bearing equal weight
• Avoiding pelvic tilting
• Avoiding high-heel shoes

 When sitting and resting

• The neck and the back should be straight, both feet should rest on the floor
• The desk and the chair should be at appropriate height, and close to each other

When carrying the school bag

• To use backpack with wide and soft padded straps, and adjust strap length to suit body size
• To carry backpack on both shoulders and close to the back, and the weight of backpack should not exceed 10% of the body weight
• If carrying the backpack on one shoulder or with one hand, it is suggested to switch sides frequently

When sleeping

• Height of the pillow should keep the neck straight when lying on side
• To use appropriate mattress firmness to support the body evenly

When getting object from height and moving heavy objects

• To use a platform or ladder for high object and avoid stretching the arm excessively
• To separate heavy objects into smaller portions and carry them with both hands, and not to carry heavy objects all at the same time
• To ask somebody to help if the object is too heavy, and use trolley to carry heavy objects
• To bend the knees and squat, keep the back straight, move the body close to the object, use thigh muscles to lift the object, and not to bend the body