The Posture Awareness Day seminar was held

25 Oct, 2024
The "Posture Awareness Day" seminar was organized by the Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation at the Faculty of Health Sciences at Istanbul Rumeli University

The event took place in the Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Laboratory at the Kadıköy Application and Research Campus.

During the seminar, participants received information on "Gaining Postural Awareness" and "Posture Training." The event began with an opening speech by Dr. Lecturer Gamze Başkent, Head of the Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation. Following this, postural assessments aimed at health and sports sciences faculty members and department students were presented by Research Assistants Cansu Demir and İlayda Kayapınar.

After discussing the negative effects of poor posture on the musculoskeletal system and its impact on daily quality of life, physiotherapy students suggested postural exercises to promote correct posture habits and demonstrated these exercises.

The "Posture Awareness Day" event provided participants with comprehensive information on the importance of posture, marking a significant step toward developing proper posture habits for a healthy lifestyle.

The seminar contributed to raising awareness about improving physical health and laid the groundwork for adopting healthier posture habits in the future.