“Pack Light and Wear it Right”

• Load the heaviest books in first placing them near your back
• Only bring home what you NEED
• Adjust the  shoulder straps so the pack fits snuggly
• The bottom of the pack should never rest below the lower back (No more then 4 inches from the waistline).
• Use a rolling backpack if your school approves.
• Use both shoulder straps!!

• A backpack that is too heavy can cause back, neck and muscle strain/pain.
• Wearing the backpack incorrectly can cause curvature of the spine.
• Aching muscles, tingling arms and poor posture can result from bad habits.

                                                Reference: AOTA American Occupational Therapy Association

                                                                                2006 Kim McInnis, OTR/L, BCP, CIMI