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Corrective measures of scoliosis

(i) Swim by using breaststroke technique

(ii) Chin-ups

(iii) Perform TrikonAsana

(iv) Perform TarraAsana

2. Flatfoot: is a deformity of the feet. In this deformity, there is no arc in the foot
and the foot is completely flat.
Causes:

Weakness of muscles & bones.
Over weight
Obesity
Carrying heavy load for long time.
Injuries
Malnutrition
Faulty shoes.

Precautions:-

- Obesity should be avoided
- The shoes should be of proper shape and size
- Don’t force force or encourage babies to walk at an early stage.

Remedies: –

– Walking or running on the sand.
– Jumping on toe
– Wearing proper shoes
– Pick the pebble with help of feet
– Walking on toe
– Tadasana
– Vajra-asana
– Ball under the feet game
– Wear the shoe with hankey inside the mid part of the feet.