Evaluation of Standardized Backpack weight and its Effect on Shoulder & Neck Posture

The Backpack is one of several forms of manual load carriage that provides versality and is often used by hikers, backpackers, and soldiers as well as school student. Students have emerged as another population of backpackers who carry their school supplies in book bags which are backpacks. As the students progress through the school grades the amount of homework and backpack loads of school age children increases. We all want our children to do well in school.16 To initiate an educational program regarding school backpack safety in our area, it is essential to know the 'weight' of backpack students are currently carrying.