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Pack it Light! Wear it Right! |
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Hey! You're not leaving home.
Why break your back with your pack?
Lighten it up.
You'll be glad you did.
And your back will thank you. More... |
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Going back to school should not be a pain |
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Children can avoid injury by choosing, packing, lifting and carrying the correct backpack.
TORONTO – August 11, 2005 – It's that time of year again, when children and parents descend on the local mall for their annual back to school shopping excursion, and backpacks are often at the top of the shopping list. Ontario's back specialists are urging parents to take the time to carefully select a correct and safe backpack for their children. "Carrying a poorly designed or overloaded backpack can place excessive weight on a child's growing spinal column. This kind of daily stress and strain can lead to serious back pain, changes in posture and gait, and potential irritation and injury of the spine, joints, and muscles," said Dr. Dean Wright, President of the Ontario Chiropractic Association (OCA). The OCA continues to spread the word about backpack safety to students, parents, and teachers through its public education program called "Pack It Light. Wear It Right." This program provides material such as posters, information sheets, activity sheets, and a video that outlines how to pack, lift, carry, and choose a backpack. "An increasing amount of children are experiencing backpack-related injuries," said Dr. Kristina Peterson, chair of the OCA's Public Awareness Programming Committee. "Both children and parents need to know that this kind of injury can be prevented by keeping some simple tips in mind when shopping for a new backpack." More... |
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