Guest guest Posted August 17, 2004 Report Share Posted August 17, 2004 Just a reminder from Cheryl in CA BACKPACKS CAN CAUSE INJURY The American Physical Therapy Association finds more than 50 percent of U.S. children surveyed carry backpacks heavier than 15 percent of their body weight. " Children should carry no more than 15 percent of their body weight on their backs, " says Dr. Avrom Gart of the Cedars-Sinai Institute for Spinal Disorders. Also, wearing a backpack on one shoulder can cause a child to lean to one side to compensate for the extra weight. " If you notice that one of your child's shoulder blades is not moving or not symmetrical, a doctor should be consulted immediately, " Gart adds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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