School Backpack and Healthy Posture – Take Care of Your Children's Backs

The Montemor-o-Velho School Group joins the campaign. “"Watch Your Back"”, an initiative that aims to raise awareness among students, parents/guardians, and the school community about the importance of a Correct posture and healthy habits when carrying school backpacks..

Excessive weight and improper use of backpacks can cause pain and postural problems in children and young people. Therefore, the campaign highlights simple but essential recommendations: take regular breaks while studying, exercise regularly, use lightweight and well-fitted backpacks, distribute weight correctly, and ensure the backpack does not exceed the recommended height. 10% of the child's body weight.

On the official campaign website – lookbehindyourscenes.pt - is available a online calculator which helps parents and students check if the weight of the backpack is within the recommended limit.

With small daily gestures it is possible to promote a Healthy posture and preventing back pain, contributing to the well-being and academic success of our students.