Health Behavior, Body Posture and Public Health

Dear Colleagues,

Health behaviors are shaped from early childhood, and are influenced by various factors and personal models in the home, kindergarten, school, peer groups, and media. Body posture is a vital static–dynamic component of the human motor system, whose overall functionality is determined by a diversity of factors. Modern man is threatened by diseases of civilization which, in many cases are caused by living a fast-paced life, an excess of duties, and accumulation of incentives and information, situations in everyday life which increase psychophysical tension, stress, nervousness, and frustrations. This illustrates a need for further action to prevent the influence of negative factors on the health and comfort of modern man. 

Given the overall gravity and sheer scale of these issues, any reports would contribute to greater awareness of these concerns, while at the same time granting them due prominence in scientific research. 

The focus of this Special Issue is on broadening the knowledge of the impact of physical activity and health habits on the physical health and body posture of children, adolescents, and adults. I invite you to contribute to this Special Issue devoted to the assessment of body posture, foot structure, postural stability, physical activity, and health behaviors in people of different ages and from different social environments.

Dr. Ewa Puszczalowska-Lizis
Guest Editor

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