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See Latest ArticlesThe Effect of School Bag Weight on Pain, Posture, and Vital Capacity of the lungs of Three Elementary School in Bethlehem District in Palestine
Middle East Journal of Family Medicine, 08/03/09
Amro A et al. – A cross sectional study was performed, at 3 elementary schools in Bethlehem area in Palestine to investigate the relationship of load weight ratio, of the school bag , with the lung vital capacity, potential back pain, and postural problems. Tape measurements , weight scale, Spirometer, and a questionnaire were used. 100 randomly selected students were recruited for this study. Statistically significant correlation was found between extra load weight ratio and less vital capacity less range of motion in flexion, extension, and left and right lateral bending. A positive relationship, without statistical significance, was found between back pain and extra load weight ratio.
Akram Amro, 08/24/09
| this study results had been the interest of the menistry of higher education , and promissed to be adopted by the loacal authorities in Bethlehem |
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