Reminders to all Parents

Overloaded School Backpacks Often Cause Aches and Pains

To prevent injury, Boys Town Orthopeadics and the AAOS recommends:

• Using a backpack with wide, padded straps and a padded back.
• Using a hip strap when backpacks are overloaded.
• Firmly tightening both straps in order to hold the backpack 2 inches above the waist.
• Placing heavier items close to your back.
• Use proper lifting techniques: bend at the knees and use the legs to lift the backpack, placing one shoulder strap on at a time.
• Making frequent stops at your locker to unload books.
• Using a backpack with wheels.

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