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另一本應該也是很棒，關於現代生活的坐、站、移動:The New Rules of Posture: How to Sit, Stand, and Move in the Modern World
單單是講如何坐，就寫了一本書，內容真令人期待。
不過，在台灣若想常買原文書，是令人頭痛的事。
Consumer Book Review
Title: "Sitting Pretty: Looking and Feeling Better With Good Posture in Ten Easy Steps"
Author: Gregg J. Carb, DC
Publisher: Posture Press, 2004
Length: 72 pages, softcover
Price: $11.95 + S&H
"Sit up straight!" For many of us, those very words evoke bone-chilling childhood memories of a grade school teacher or our mother chiding us about our posture. Although we wondered what all the fuss was about back then, the answer seems perfectly clear to us today: Good posture is, quite literally, the "backbone" of good health.
Yet, for as much as we understand the importance of maintaining good posture, many of us continue to practice bad habits from childhood; slumping in our seats; bending over from our backs, instead of our knees; and walking or standing with sagging shoulders and heads bowed toward the ground; which may not be due to a lack of general knowledge, but simply not having at our immediate disposal the information necessary to correct our posture for good.
Well, sit up and listen! As its title suggests, Sitting Pretty: Looking and Feeling Better With Good Posture in Ten Easy Steps, provides everything you need to know about changing bad posture forever in a fun, concise, and easy-to-read format, complete with detailed drawings illustrating the "do's and don'ts" of posture.
Though the book, authored by doctor of chiropractic Gregg J. Carb, focuses primarily on posture and ergonomics in the workplace, the information is clearly intended to bring about positive changes in all of life's settings. The text is written in layman's terms and begins by briefly describing the physiology of the spine and its surrounding soft-tissues in order to further describe the negative impact of bad posture over time; including spinal degeneration and deformity; and establish why good posture is important to the body and overall health.
Then, in thorough detail, the book describes what constitutes good posture while standing, walking and sitting, and offers tips for readers to both test and correct their posture, including simple stretches and exercises that can be performed at home and in the office, as well as correct lifting, sitting and walking techniques, and ways of correcting ergonomic deficiencies in the workplace. The book ends by reviewing the salient points, and adds some final thoughts reiterating the positive health benefits of good posture.
Included are three appendices: checking and recording your own posture; a tear-out placard with illustrations of good posture for the workstation; and a weekly self-care record with instructions for monitoring progress and improvement.
There is little doubt that Sitting Pretty makes a strong case for the wide-reaching benefits of good posture. Employers might consider distributing this book to employees to help minimize workplace injuries due, in part, to poor posture; chiropractic patients would certainly find their treatments maximized by following the steps outlined in this book.
Rating: 10 out of 10
Rebecca Razzo / MPAMedia
Editorial Reviews
"simply and completely covers sound principles of how to improve body mechanics while doing what most people do all day... sitting. Many of the common aches and pains associated with bad sitting habits can be avoided by using the straightforward help in this book."
- Richard Fernandez, MD, Physical Medicine Specialist, Occupational Health Service, San Francisco General Hospital
"With the amount of sitting each of us does on a daily basis, this postural self-help book is a vital reference tool for helping any desk-bound worker avoid injury and improve his or her health."
- Jane McCullough, RN, Occupational Nurse, Levi Strauss & Co.
"Good to know information for people in any work environment to help them stay happier and healthier on the job through simple sitting instructions and exercises."
- Heather Wagner, Director of Human Resources, Bar Association of San Francisco
"Applying these easy to understand ideas could prevent many of the injuries that we see caused by poor posture and inactivity so common in today's computer-based workplace."
- Crystal Gold, Senior Claims Examiner, California Indemnity Insurance Co
Amazon.com Reviews
Effective medicine.
Reviewer: David Syring from Tujunga, CA United States
"This book is packed with information and effective tools to correct a simple yet common problem. It has made me aware of the easy mistakes we make daily and I am already taking corrective measures. This book keeps my attention because it doesn't add unnecessary fluff."
Excellent. EVERYONE needs this book.
Reviewer: Randy Schreck from San Francisco, CA United States
"I have been working in the corporate world for 15 years and spend a majority of time at my desk and in meetings around tables -- conference or restaurant. I am fairly active but always had lower back and shoulder discomfort. After reading this book, I have taken all of the information Dr. Carb has so masterfully simplified and applied it to my daily routine. INCREDIBLE! This book, to me, is the end-all in simplicity -- it's full of useful information, will ease discomfort and also prevent injuries from happening."
EVERYONE needs this book! Just What The Doctor Ordered
Reviewer: Alfred Ueda, DC, CCEP, QME from Novato, CA United States
"This book is profoundly simple and to-the-point. Dr. Carb was able to explain the how-to of good sitting posture in an understandable format. If you are looking for an easy to use training tool for yourself, your co-workers or employees, to prevent repetitive stress injuries, this is a must-have book. The numerous and well-illustrated tips in this concise guide to better posture will give anyone the insight of an ergonomic expert."
"Posture & Spine 101"
Reviewer: lactosefree from San Francisco, CA USA
"Sitting Pretty is easy to read and useful. Dr. Carb lays out the basic facts about the spine and explains how your body works in everyday language that any layman could understand. Sort of like "spine 101."
Simple instructions, tips, quick & easy to follow exercises and plenty of illustrations make this book useful for the busiest desk-chained people. Also useful are the checklist to monitor your own posture mistakes and the computer placard to use while sitting at work.
The best part is that the book takes less than half an hour to read. It's short and sweet without all the jargon. I also like it because it's small enough to carry around and easy to reference."
Sitting Pretty
Reviewer: Patric J. Darby MD, MS from Seattle, WA United States
"Simple and precise. This book is a must for anyone who employs the chronic sitter, i.e. operators, secretaries, office staff, etc, and should be part of every new employee's orientation and education. This information may help reduce employee sick days and make a big savings overall!"
