2006-08-06 15:49:46 · 14 answers · asked by ndmusic2lv 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
I have heard that it does. You are supposed to shift your weight from one foot to the other
2006-08-06 15:53:07 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
I used to be in choir from 3rd grade all the way up until hight school and was always told not to lock your knees because you may fall or faint. I have seen it happen to a few people over the years, just out of the blue. I don't know for sure if that is the cause or not but I know that I was repeatedly told by several different directors (Including the one that directed me when I sang at Carnegie Hall in NY) not to lock my knees, so there's got to be something to this, right? Myth or Not, I tend to think it's true.
2006-08-06 22:55:31 · answer #2 · answered by princessannie 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I really believe it depends on the person. AND if they are used to standing for long periods. I had never heard that theory before and have knees that sort of bend back a little when I lock them and have done that all my life and never had that happen to me. Truthfully! Although I know it can happen. I think it's because of major arteries that run down your legs being blocked. But, some people must not be able to lock them properly, I guess. (like me). Plus, if you are used to standing a lot, then you get used to having to shift without realizing it, I think, and the circulation keeps on flowing. This is just my theory. But, like I said...never happens to me.
2006-08-06 22:59:07 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
It is possible (we used to see it in formation alot in the military) That is why we taught people who were standing at attention to occasionally shift thier weight a little. It is very rare and usually only happens in combination with stress (that causes you to forget to move) and Heat (the hot day already makes you more susceptable to fainting)
2006-08-06 22:55:39 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it compresses the veins running up the back of the leg, which prevents blood from returning to the heart. If the heart can't pump enough blood to the brain, you faint. It doesn't 'work' for all people though.
2006-08-06 22:55:53 · answer #5 · answered by dukefenton 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They shouldn't. Most people lock their knees to prevent going down if they faint.
2006-08-06 23:55:50 · answer #6 · answered by Buzz s 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
it does'nt cause "spells" but it can cause you to faint do to poor circulation of blood at the time your khees are locked.
in thr military when you srand at "attention" you are taught to keep your knees slightly bent... i once stood at attention for 1 hr.. no fainting....
2006-08-06 22:59:45 · answer #7 · answered by ong jon 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I've heard that. My friend in elementry school would make herself pass out by putting all her energy or strength or something into her knees so she didn't have to run the mile. I could never do it though
2006-08-06 22:53:26 · answer #8 · answered by andthatshypocricy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it does. It happens all the time in boot camp. it really depends on how long you are standing like that.
2006-08-06 22:55:03 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes, absoluetly. Saw it many times while in the Navy...guys would passout and fall straight over and bust their chins, or noses.....or both...
2006-08-06 22:54:16 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋