Occupational Therapist
Special Tree Rehabilitation System
September 15th is National School Backpack Awareness Day.
Here are a couple of links that are tip sheets for parents and how to choose an appropriate backpack.
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Tuesday, August 17, 2010
September 15 is National School Backpack Awareness Day
By Carrie Parks, MA, OTR/L, CBIS
Occupational Therapist
Special Tree Rehabilitation System
September 15th is National School Backpack Awareness Day.
Aching backs and shoulders? Tingling arms? Weakened muscles? Stooped posture? Does your child have these symptoms after wearing a heavy school backpack? Carrying too much weight in a pack or wearing it the wrong way can lead to pain and strain. Parents can take steps to help children load and wear backpacks the correct way to avoid health problems.
Here are a couple of links that are tip sheets for parents and how to choose an appropriate backpack.
Occupational Therapist
Special Tree Rehabilitation System
September 15th is National School Backpack Awareness Day.
Here are a couple of links that are tip sheets for parents and how to choose an appropriate backpack.
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