With the kids back at school, they may be complaining of heavy backpacks. It seems these days kids have to carry around half a classroom! Books, sports gear, laptops - it's no wonder they're struggling!

The Australian Physiotherapy Association has some tips about safe backpack behaviour:
* Kids should carry less than 10 per cent of their body weight in their back packs
* Pack the heaviest items close to the spine
* Wear the backpack over both shoulders

Click the picture below for a link to more information!