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Pain in the back: Your child’s backpack may not be the cause

Back pain is pervasive throughout the adult population. It is one of the most common reasons to visit a doctor. Young children are suffering from back pain much earlier than previously reported, and ...
NBC Connecticut

Is your child's backpack too heavy? A pediatrician shares how to tell

Is your kid’s backpack too heavy? Florida pediatrician Gabriella Dauer is sounding the alarm on how kids who carry “large, heavy backpacks” can develop pain and injuries. Dauer’s solution comes in ...
UUHC Health Feed

Protect Your Child's Back with the Right Backpack

Heavy backpacks can do more harm than you might think—leading to muscle strain, posture issues, and even spinal stress in growing kids. Pediatrician Cindy Gellner, MD, talks about how to properly size ...
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Is your child’s backpack making the grade?

While backpacks are one of the most convenient ways to carry books and school supplies, an overloaded and/or improperly worn backpack gets a failing grade, according to the American Physical Therapy ...
WKRN-TV

Is your child’s backpack too heavy?

MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WBTW) – The new school year is almost here and as parents prepare for back-to-school shopping, doctors have a warning about heavy backpacks. Doctors say heavy backpacks can cause ...