BackTpack

The BackTpack ® is an ergonomic carrying system for school, travel, biking, travel and business. It is designed by a physical therapist and endorsed by the American Physical Therapy Association. The purpose of the BackTpack is to train and strengthen good posture and promote good body mechanics. The spine and spinal support muscles are the foundation of our entire musculoskeletal system. With a vertical loading, we can strengthen both while maintaining proper alignment from head to toe. By using school loads to strengthen postural habits in youth the BackTpack helps develop back health and the possibility of a lifetime of healthy movement. It reduces or eliminates neck, back and shoulder pain related to daily backpack use. You can sit with it on and the compartments remain accessible. * Multiple pockets inside and out for books, documents, computer, pens, cell phones, Ipod/MP3, water bottles, wallet, purse etc. * Belt loops for optional hip loading * Fits kids and adults from 1.2- 1.9m tall (4’0” to 6’3”) * Two versions: Narrow: Shoulder width less than 41cm (16”). Hip circumference less than 91cm (37”) Regular- fits all others Approx Volume N: 16.6 L (1014 cu. in) R: 20.8 L (1274 cu. in) Weight N: 0.9 Kg R: 0.91 kg Key Fabrics nylon Colours Black/khaki, Navy/khaki, Dark olive/spice Recommended Retail Price NZ$159 “ In my 40 years of working in back rehab and prevention education, it is clear to me that poor posture is the main cause of the West's epidemic of back disability. On top of this is the seriously increasing problem of osteoporosis starting younger and in both boys and girls. BackTpack is designed to use the common everyday school load as a posture training system as well as a loading system to the spinal axis for development of bone density during the growth period, which is the crucial time for such development, and for bone health throughout the life span.”