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Back Pack Safety
According to the American Chiropractic Association…
According to the American Chiropractic Association…
- Back packs should weigh no more than 5-10% of the child's body weight, and never more than 25 lbs.
- The pack should be no lower than 4 inches below the waistline. It increases the weight on the
shoulders and causes more deformation of the posture.
- Wide padded straps are important for better weight distribution.
- Be sure to wear both straps so the weight is proportionate, in order to avoid muscle spasms and low
back pain.
- Bigger may not be better. To large of a pack will just allow it to be filled, and become too heavy.
- Messenger bags are much more taxing on the body than backpacks.
- The typical backpack design requires 10% more energy than a saddlebag style, which distributes the
weight more evenly across the body.
- When possible try to store un-necessary items in a locker.
- Keep different bags for different activities to be more efficient.
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