The common postural deformities are-

1. Knock knees 

2. Flat foot 

3. Round shoulders 

4. Lordosis 

5. Kyphosis 

6. Bow legs 

7. Scoliosis Knock Knees: In this both the knees knock or touch each other in normal standing position .The gap between ankles goes on increasing. Causes: lack of balanced diet especially vitamin “D”, calcium and phosphorous, etc. 

Precautions: Take a balanced diet; babies should not be forced to walk at very early age. 

• Flat Foot: It is found in newly bom babies. Children feel pain in the feet and cannot be efficient sports persons. It becomes a postural deformity if it still persists in the lateral childhood. 

Causes: weak muscles, overweight, etc.

Precautions: avoid obesity; avoid high heeled shoes, etc. 

• Round Shoulders: It is a postural deformity where shoulders become round and sometimes they seem to be bent forward. 

Causes: heredity, lack of proper exercise, etc. 

Precautions: avoid tight -fitting clothes, avoid sitting on improper furniture, etc.