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your child and keep them pain-free, backpack fitting: are less burdened
No Bones About It as well as stylish, this fall! • The bag should be no wider than • Place heavier objects in the back/
Physio Talk! On average, elementary school-age the child’s back middle of the bag and lighter objects
children’s backpacks can weigh up • Shoulder straps should be padded at the front
to 10lbs, while high school students and adjustable and at least two inches • Backpacks should be carried
may carry loads of up to 20lbs! The thick. They should not restrict arm on both shoulders to balance the
Kristen MacDonell, American Paediatric Association movement or hurt the shoulders weight distribution. Messenger bags
MScPT, HBKin
recommends that a backpack not • A padded back will help to reduce might look fashionable, but they
Kristen MacDonell, MScPT, HBKin, exceed 10% of one’s body weight or tension concentrate all the weight onto one
is a local registered Physiotherapist 5% when considering children nine • The back of the backpack should shoulder and may lead to pain
and Owner of MacDonell Family years of age or younger. be as close to the child’s back as • Try to adhere to the 5% rule and ask
Physiotherapy. A bag that is too heavy or ill-fitting possible children what items are absolutely
BACK to SCHOOL Doesn’t Have will place too much stress on their • Backpacks with multiple pockets essential
to be Painful! Talking: Backpacks developing bodies, causing pain and allow weight to be distributed evenly As everyone’s situation is unique
Fall is almost here and that means potentially longer term damage. It rather than concentrated and sagging always consult a registered health
back to school! Before you run out to may also encourage poorer posture/ down in the middle past the belt line professional to help create a
get that must-have trendy backpack, positioning and place additional • Ideally, chest straps and a waist management plan that’s effective
here are some considerations to help stress on back, shoulders, and arms. strap keep the bag close to the body, and safe for you!
you choose the right backpack for Here are some quick tips to help with and distribute the load so shoulders Enjoy the rest of the summer!
Alistair MacDonald Katherine MacDonald
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