Background The objective of this study was to determine whether carrying a heavy
schoolbag is associated to a higher prevalence of low back pain (LBP). Methods A …

Back pain in children is a complex phenomenon, which has been shown to be associated
with physical and psychosocial factors. None of the studies on Indian children have …

To transport school materials, trolleys have been proposed for children as an alternative to
carrying a backpack. However, there is limited evidence comparing the adaptations …

Background Carrying a schoolbag is a daily activity for most children and adolescents. The
perception of a schoolbag's weight depends upon the individual and is a relevant theme in …

The incorrect carriage of schoolbags and heavy bags may result in back pain (BP) in
adolescents. Our objective was to assess the problem of BP and associated factors among …

Background Backpacks are an efficient way of manual carriage used by people of all ages,
and is commonly used by schoolchildren. Carrying heavy backpacks may result in …

Background Habitual school backpack carriage causes neuro-musculoskeletal vertebral,
shoulder and hand pain; deviated posture compromised cardiopulmonary function and …

BACKGROUND: Students use a school bag to carry their school supplies which may not
have the required standards and ergonomic factors. OBJECTIVE: This study was aimed to …

The purpose of this study was to analyze spatiotemporal parameters of gait in children using
varyingly loaded Backpacks (BP). This cross-sectional study examined 231 schoolchildren …

Background The prevalence of spinal pain is high in children and adolescents attending
school. There are no evidence-based guidelines to promote spinal health (spinal pain and …