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Back Pack Tips - Exeter Hospital

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EXETER HOSPITAL Pediatric Rehabilitation Services Epping - 212 Calef Highway 603.777.1885 Newmarket - 207 South Main Street 603.292.7285 Plaistow - 24 Plaistow Road, Unit 4 603.257.3333 BACKPACK TIPS Page 1 of 2 Kids Use backpacks every day! To avoid problems with back pain, shoulder pain, scoliosis, headaches and general poor posture, follow these guidelines. Safe Backpack Use: - Use both straps -- one over each shoulder - Distribute weight evenly within the backpack - Remove and put on backpacks carefully, avoid twisting - Wear the backpack over the mid back (refer to diagram) - Lighten the load - Backpack should be no more than 15 % percent of the child’s body weight Backpacks Should Have: - Padded back - Multiple compartments - Hip and chest belts - Reflective material Signs of improper backpack use: - Change in posture when wearing the backpack - Struggling to get backpack on or off - Child complains of pain when wearing the backpack - Child complaining of tingling and or numbness in arms and legs - Red marks on shoulders upon backpack removal Loading a Backpack: – Load the heaviest items in the section of the pack closest to the child’s back – Carry only the necessary items – Arrange materials so they do not slide around. Backpacks with separate compartments are great as they allow for better placement of materials. Backpack Maximum Weight Chart (for Children): According to the American Physical Therapy Association, American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons and the American Chiropractic Association Weight of Child Maximum (in pounds) Backpack Weight 60 5 60-75 10 75-100 15 100-125 18 125-150 20 150-200 25 No one should carry more than 25 lbs. in a backpack. #1359 Admin: S:\FORMS\1359 Pedi Rehab Backpack Tips 08-2013.doc (Eff. 08/2013) Í-[µ¸µ¸µºÎ BACKPACK TIPS Page 2 of 2 Sources: - www.aota.org?Practioners/Awareness/School-Backpack-Awareness (American Occupational Therapy Association - AOTA) - http://www.aota.org/en/Conference-Events/Backpack-Safety-Awareness-Day.aspx (American Occupational Therapy Association - AOTA) - www.apta.org (American Physical Therapy Association) - http://ergonomics.about.com/od/ergonomicsforchildren/ss Video: - www.moveforwardpt.com Scroll down to main page, go to videos and click on “backpack safety for kids” #1356 Admin: S:\FORMS\1359 Pedi Rehab Backpack Tips 08-2013.doc (Eff. 08/2013) Rev. 8/13 Í-X¶¸´¹µ¹Î