The Acute Effects of Schoolbag Loading on Posture and Gait Mechanics in 10- to 13-Year-Old Children: A Cohort from the North West Province

Most schoolchildren carry schoolbags, of which a substantial proportion carry loads that exceed 15% of their body mass. Although the effects of loading have been investigated to varying degrees, the status of schoolbag loading and the acute affects thereof on gait and posture have not been thoroughl...

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Main Authors: Bridget Grobler, Mark Kramer
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-09-01
Series:Children
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9067/10/9/1497