Chelyabinsk doctors reminded how to properly assemble a school backpack

After the first school weeks, the load on schoolchildren is growing rapidly: new textbooks, notebooks and replaceable shoes appear. Inappropriate or improperly adjusted backpack can cause discomfort in the back and shoulders. About what to pay attention, told the press service of the City Hospital No. 1 of Chelyabinsk.

The weight of the backpack with the contents should not exceed 10% of the body weight of the child. For younger students, an empty backpack should weigh no more than 1 kilogram. The top of the backpack should be at shoulder level, and the lower edge - not below the waist. It should not be wider than a child’s shoulders.

The straps should be wide and adjustable - fit tightly to the shoulders, but do not crash. They should be adjusted regularly, especially if the child wears different clothes. Models with a rigid anatomical back and soft inserts are preferred - they help to evenly distribute the load.

It is better to place heavy books and folders closer to the back. Optimally, if there are at least two compartments in the backpack - so things will not shift. Reflective elements will make the child more noticeable on the road in the morning and evening hours.

Doctors emphasize that the backpack should be worn on two shoulders. The habit of wearing it on one shoulder can lead to an uneven load on the spine and muscles.

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