There have been several studies in Australia concerning children wearing
backpacks (symmetrical and asymetrical loads)and the associated changes in
posture - in particular - Prof. Karen Grimmer is an authourity to check up
on. I know that a guy at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University has also
investigated back pack loads in children. Good Luck judy gould
> Can anyone provide me with referenced information which would
> support
> the hypothesis that carrying heavy weights, particularly on an
> asymmetrical basis can be harmful to the musculo-skeletal
> development
> of young adolescents.
>
> Many thanks
>
> David Anderson
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