postural
adjective
pos·tur·al
ˈpäs-chə-rəl 
: of, relating to, or involving posture
also
: orthostatic
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Pelvic floor physical therapy is also acquiring clinical relevance, especially for men with postural imbalances, chronic pelvic tension or post-surgical complications.
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Ximena Araya-Fischel, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
According to recent research, prolonged smartphone and screen time use can directly affect the cervical and thoracic spine, resulting in postural compensations and muscle fatigue, commonly referred to as tech neck.
—Calin Van Paris, Outside Online, 4 June 2025
They have also previously been diagnosed with bipolar disorder, endometriosis, Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, POTS (postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome), Sjogren’s syndrome, and MCAS (mast cell activation syndrome).
—Mekishana Pierre, EW.com, 23 June 2025
In 2019, at 16 years old, Drury, now 21, was diagnosed with postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS).
—Jordan Greene, People.com, 30 Oct. 2024
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Ximena Araya-Fischel, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
According to recent research, prolonged smartphone and screen time use can directly affect the cervical and thoracic spine, resulting in postural compensations and muscle fatigue, commonly referred to as tech neck.
—Calin Van Paris, Outside Online, 4 June 2025
They have also previously been diagnosed with bipolar disorder, endometriosis, Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, POTS (postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome), Sjogren’s syndrome, and MCAS (mast cell activation syndrome).
—Mekishana Pierre, EW.com, 23 June 2025
In 2019, at 16 years old, Drury, now 21, was diagnosed with postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS).
—Jordan Greene, People.com, 30 Oct. 2024
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“Postural.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/postural. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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postural
adjective
pos·tur·al
ˈpäs-chə-rəl
: of, relating to, or involving posture
postural tension
postural exercises
postural muscles
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