SINCE 1828
postural
adjective
pos·tur·al
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Definition of postural
: of, relating to, or involving posture
also
: orthostatic
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What is Pilates, anyway? Pilates is a form of low-impact exercise that aims to strengthen muscles while improving postural alignment and flexibility. — Emily Abbate, SELF, "8 Things to Know Before You Take Pilates Classes," 2 Jan. 2019 Back in 2011, Mills' health journey began when she was diagnosed at the age of 19 with rare illness postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome, which compromised her autonomic nervous system and left her with chronic fatigue and digestive issues. — Lauren Valenti, Vogue, "A Beginner's Guide to Plant-Based Eating With Deliciously Ella," 15 Sep. 2018 Moriah has postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome – a chronic condition that causes an irregular heartbeat, circulatory problems, and in some cases, including hers, chronic fatigue and pain. — Philly.com, "Philadelphia weddings: Moriah Benjoseph and Ben Nassau," 13 July 2018 For patients, Tai Chi has shown a reduction in falls and depression along with improving postural stability. — Sun-Sentinel.com, "Ft. Lauderdale and Oakland Park area events, June 27-July 7," 25 June 2018 And for proof of the core and postural strength horseback riding provides, look no further than the supermodel and equestrian champ Bella Hadid. — Lauren Valenti, Vogue, "From Trampoline Classes to Jump Roping, 6 Throwback Workouts That Don’t Feel Like Exercise," 20 June 2018 For patients, Tai Chi has shown a reduction in falls and depression along with improving postural stability. — Sun-Sentinel.com, "Fort Lauderdale and Oakland Park area events, June 13-23," 11 June 2018 For patients, Tai Chi has shown a reduction in falls and depression along with improving postural stability. — Sun-Sentinel.com, "Fort Lauderdale and Oakland Park area events, May 9-19," 8 May 2018 But Hannah suffers from postural tachycardia syndrome (POTS), a chronic disorder of the involuntary nervous system, which regulates things like blood pressure and heart rate. — Veronica Webb, The Root, "It’s OK Not to Be OK: 2 Black Teens Use Tech to Prevent Suicide," 10 May 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'postural.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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postural
adjective
pos·tur·al
| \ ˈpäs-chə-rəl
\
\
Medical Definition of postural
: of, relating to, or involving posture
postural tension postural exercises postural muscles
also
: orthostatic
postural hypotension
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