{"id":6089,"date":"2017-10-31T08:02:04","date_gmt":"2017-10-31T13:02:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.physioroussillon.com\/index.php\/2017\/11\/14\/the-characteristics-of-a-good-backpack\/"},"modified":"2024-10-17T09:45:35","modified_gmt":"2024-10-17T13:45:35","slug":"the-characteristics-of-a-good-backpack","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/physioroussillon.com\/en\/the-characteristics-of-a-good-backpack\/","title":{"rendered":"The characteristics of a good backpack"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Essential tool for all schoolchildren, the backpack, if it is poorly adapted or misused, can become a source of pain and discomfort.<\/p>\n<p>In Quebec, 35% of 9 year olds complain of back pain and 50% of 13 to 16 year olds report having back pain at least once a month. But, 50% of young people wear a backpack too heavy (more than 20% of their weight being 9 kilos on average)!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>A good backpack should therefore have the following characteristics:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Should not exceed 10% of the child\u2019s weight, which requires to select the essential objects it must contain and avoid what is unnecessary<\/li>\n<li>Have a padded back, the width of the child\u2019s back<\/li>\n<li>Have padded shoulder straps, wide on the top and narrower under the arms<\/li>\n<li>Possess several pockets to distribute the weight of the objects<\/li>\n<li>Ideally be equipped with waist, chest and side straps to stabilize objects and distribute weight<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The backpack must be used according to the principles described below:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Heavy objects should be placed close to the body in the center of the bag; sharp objects outward to avoid pressure points<\/li>\n<li>Straps must be adjusted on both shoulders<\/li>\n<li>The bag should never be worn on one shoulder<\/li>\n<li>We must not tilt the bag abruptly towards the back<\/li>\n<li>Straps must be attached<\/li>\n<li>The bag should be adjusted at the shoulder\u2019s level<\/li>\n<li>The bottom of the bag should not go down on the buttocks, but be between 5 and 10 cm below the waist<\/li>\n<li>The bag most not bounce downwards, but rather be well supported along the back.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>A well-adjusted and properly worn backpack will prevent the spine from reacting by leaning forwards, backwards or sideways and will avoid the tiring of the back, neck and shoulders muscles.<\/p>\n<p>If back pain persists despite the application of these tips, a consultation with a doctor or a <a href=\"\/?page_id=7152\">physiotherapy professional<\/a> may be necessary.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Information taken from the flyer \u00ab Bon sac \u00e0 dos\u2026 bon dos! \u00bb produce by l\u2019<a href=\"https:\/\/oppq.qc.ca\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ordre professionnel de la physioth\u00e9rapie du Qu\u00e9bec<\/a> and by l\u2019Institut de r\u00e9adaptation en d\u00e9ficience physique de Qu\u00e9bec.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Essential tool for all schoolchildren, the backpack, if it is poorly adapted or misused, can become a source of pain and discomfort.<\/p>\n<p>In Quebec, 35% of 9-year-olds complain of back pain and 50% of 13- to 16-year-olds report having back pain at least once a month. 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