One Strap Backpacks - Proper Use Is A Must!

One strap backpacks are not really recommended for young school children. However, even with the backpacks that have two straps, it is quite common to see teenagers wearing them as if there was only one strap. Doctors recommend that for school children the backpacks should have two straps going over the shoulders and one around the waist so as not to cause any damage to growing bones and muscles. The backpacks are often overloaded with heavy books that place a lot of stress and strain on the neck and back.

One strap research:

The research into using one strap backpacks for school has shown that:

• The use of these backpacks causes lateral bending of the spine
• 50% of users suffered back pain & shoulder pain
• They affect the posture of the children who wear them
• They are not designed for heavy loads

When To Use One Strap Backpacks

One strap back packs are not all bad when you use them properly. There are times when it is okay to use them. You have to look at what you are putting in the backpack and make sure that the weight does not exceed 15% of your body weight. For example, a child that weighs 80 pounds could carry a one strap backpack if the content does not weigh more than 12 pounds. This in itself is a good weight for a small child and even then it will put a strain on one side of the body.

Stylish Backpacks

The one strap design of backpacks is intended for use by adults, rather than children. The latest models on the market have one strap that can be adjusted for either the left or the right with padding to reduce the amount of stress it places on the body.