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FOX 4: Backpack Safety
School has starred and kids are often carrying heavy loads in their backpacks. Dr. Todd Fristo with Saint Luke's Primary Care–Independence talks about the importance for kids to learn the proper way to carry their backpacks to prevent back injuries. The total weight of a backpack should never be more than 10-15 percent of the student's body weight.
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Todd E Fristo, MD
Family Medicine