Lighten the Load to Avoid Backpack-related Injuries




The Scope Radio show

Summary: Each year almost 14,000 children are treated for backpack-related injuries. Lugging around a heavy backpack with just one strap may look cool, but it can also hurt your child. Pediatrician <a href="http://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u0548562">Dr. Cindy Gellner</a> talks about how parents can help their kids to lighten the load.