National Backpack Awareness Day Event

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Event:
National Backpack Awareness Day Event
Start:
September 19, 2012 11:00 am
End:
September 19, 2012 2:00 pm
Cost:
Free
Category:
Organizer:
Auerbach School of Occupational Therapy
Phone:
(502) 588-7196
occupationaltherapy@spalding.edu
Updated:
September 13, 2012
Venue:
Spalding University
Address:
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How much does your backpack weigh (or purse and briefcase)?

Do you experience back aches, shoulder and neck pain, or tingling fingers? These symptoms may be caused by carrying a heavy backpack, purse or book bag.

Join us for National Back Pack Awareness Day

Information Booth Locations:

•             Outside of the Egan Leadership Center (ELC)

•             Third Street Academic Building Lobby

•             College of Health and Natural Sciences building (CHNS) Lobby

•             Outside of the University Library

This event is hosted by the Auerbach School of Occupational Therapy.  Stop by to find out if your backpack, purse, or briefcase is too heavy and learn ergonomic strategies to pack it light and wear it right!

*Door prizes, candy and fun also included!