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Take the Pain Out of Back to School

Big, heavy backpack may look really cool, but are they causing more pain than you know?

Did you know that a backpack should weigh 10-15% of your body weight?

It's back-to-school time and North Shore Pediatric Therapy wants to ensure the safety of all kiddos. We have put together a complete, FREE knowledge nugget to help parents and kiddos practice good backpack safety. What you will learn is:

  • Improper Carrying Techniques
  • Signs That a Backpack is too Heavy
  • Tips to Avoid Injury

Check out our Backpack Safety Tips written by our experts and take the pain out of back to school.

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NSPT offers services in Bucktown, Evanston, Highland Park, Lincolnwood, Glenview, Lake Bluff,Des Plaines, Hinsdale and Milwaukee. If you have questions or concerns about your child, we would love to help! Give us a call at (877) 486-4140 and speak to one of our Family Child Advocates!

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