W Sitting

W Sitting. Hip Dislocation – If a child has hip problems sitting in the W position can put strain on the hips and joints and increase the likelihood of dislocation Limited Trunk/Core Strength – The wide sitting stance of the W position makes it easier to keep the body upright Children sitting in a W position don’t have to use their core muscles.

(“W”sitting) increases the friction between this one area of the hip joint l W sitting Solutions Alternative ways to sit Tailor Sitting or “CrissCross” Sitting sitting with hips in flexion abduction and external rotation Long Sit sitting with knees extended and hip flexion with or without trunk support.

What is WSitting & How to Prevent it? Child Development

The Wsitting position causes stress on the hip and knee joints which can lead to longterm postural problems and low back pain Longterm Wsitting can tighten and shorten the muscles of the legs which can cause ‘pigeontoed’ walking This can then impact the child’s abilities in various grossmotor activities such as jumping running.

The Truth About WSitting Child Development Centre

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 With your hands apply gentle pressure to both your child’s knees toward the ground.