Why Is W Sitting So Bad?
Sitting in the W-Position Too Often May Create Tight Muscles in the Legs and Hips. If the Muscles Are Tight, They May Inhibit Normal Motion, Affecting Your...
Sitting in the W-position too often may create tight muscles in the legs and hips. If the muscles are tight, they may inhibit normal motion, affecting your child's developing coordination and balance. The muscles that are affected include the hamstrings, hip adductors, and the Achilles tendon.
Why is w sitting Bad occupational therapy?
The effects of W-sitting
Delayed core muscle development because the muscles are left unused as the child is relying on their legs for stability. Decreased trunk strength and stability can impact a child's fine/gross motor skills, balance, and stability.
How can I improve my W sitting?
W sitting is internal hip rotation, so we need to stretch those hips in the opposite direction. Sit on the ground with your child in front of you, with the bottoms of their feet touching. Use your legs around your child's legs in the same position to keep them close and calm.
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