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In most Asian countries, the deep squat is a common resting position, which can worsen the symptoms of osteoarthritis.

As Asians, sitting on the floor with legs folded comes naturally to us.

We also tend to like the full (deep) squat position. In countries such as India and China, people – even the elderly – use it to have conversations, eat, wash clothes, take photographs and do a whole lot of things.