Children across the world are carrying books, school supplies, gym equipment, and other items in their backpack when they are off to school. Researchers have stated that backpacks oftentimes can have a weight more than 40% of a child’s body weight. Heavy backpacks can cause a child to have lower back pain. This can gravitate into adulthood, which can lead to other issues. According to the U.S Consumer Product Safety Commission, since 2010 there are 28,000 mild to severe back

Your Therapy Zone has two great checklists, one for OT and one for PT, that provide a school-based therapy checklist for parents! You can view and download the checklists here. #occupationaltherapy #physicaltherapy #schoolchecklist #therapyskills