H O W TO A G E W ITH G R A C E

A Presentation by Linda Rose Iennaco

A Lecture-D em onstration Focusing on:

How were built (the bones)
How we move (the muscles)
How we can correct the way we move

(guidelines for appropriate posture)

How to better communicate with our

doctors
(precise descriptions & questions)
and our responsibility to ourselves (taking
the initiative)

Respect Your Body

Fuel
Carbohydrates (4 calorie per gram)
Proteins (4 calories per gram)
Fats (9 calories per gram)
Alcohol (7 empty calories per gram)

Hydrate
Move
Rest

The Bones

Axial Skeleton
Appendicular Skeleton

The Bones (contd)

N orm alCurves ofThe Spine

Plumb Line
A line (piece of cord) to

which is attached a plumb

bob (a small
lead weight).
When suspended, it

represents
a vertical line.
When used for analyzing

standing posture, it must be

suspended in line with fixed
points, namely, midway
between heels in posterior
view, and just anterior to
the lateral malleolus in a

Cervical
Thoraci
c
Lumba
r

Com m unicating W ith O ur D octors

Bring an advocate

What to expect
Courtesy (from the staff

A friend, a relative

During the visit

and the doctor)

Let the doctor talk

Professionalism

finish a thought or an
explanation
Ask questions if
necessary, ask again

Before you leave

Make the next appointment
Have in hand referrals,

prescriptions, requisitions,
etc.

Q uestions?

Thank you!

Linda Rose Iennaco

www.lridancefitness.net