Although small children may feel good sitting in the W position, but their habit of sitting like this for a long time can cause many health related problems for them.
You must have often seen small children sitting in W position with their legs folded. This habit is mostly seen in children between 2 and 4 years of age. In which children sit with their knees bent in such a way that their legs appear in the shape of W position. Small children may feel good sitting in this position, but this habit of sitting like this for a long time can cause many health related problems for them. Dr. Arpit Gupta has shared a video on his Instagram and told the disadvantages of children sitting in W position.
Disadvantages of children sitting in W position
hip dislocation
Hip dislocation occurs when the head of the thigh bone (femur) slips out of the socket of the hip bone (pelvis). A child sitting in the W position may develop hip problems. Children sitting in this position do not use their core or trunk muscles as much as other children do. This can lead to weak trunk muscles.
Reduced cross-body movement
Sitting in the W position can restrict the child’s cross body movement. Due to which the child starts using both his hands. This is because in the W position the child is able to use both his hands comfortably.
muscle stiffness
If a child is already prone to muscle stiffness or hypertonia, sitting in the W position will increase the risk of stiffness in the hips, knees and ankles. Muscles that feel tight or tight can be an effect of the W position.
Preventive measures
-Whenever parents see their child sitting in the W position, ask them to sit in the criss-cross position or with their legs straight.
-Make the child practice sitting on a bean bag or chair.
– If you notice that your baby is sitting in the W position along with other symptoms such as
If you suffer from low muscle tone, decreased mobility, lack of balance, pain or hip dysplasia, consult a doctor immediately.
