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Item Details
Physiopak
ILC Reference NO 12:89:012
Item sourced from ILC NSW database
Short Description
An ergonomic backpack for school aged children. It has a contoured back and soft shoulder straps. The panels of the bag and its buckle closure mechanism are designed to reduce sagging to maintain good posture when the user carries the bag on their back. Includes a removable waist belt. Available in four sizes and one colour (navy).
Price Guide
Approx Price: $88.00
Price Date: 10/04/2008
Price from Spartan School Supplies
Physiopak II
Small $88
Medium $93
Large $97
Extra Large $104
(Special prices for members of Australia Physiotherapy Association)
Plus $9 postage and handling
More Details
. PhysioPak backpack minimises the degree of postural change required to carry a given load. Heavily loaded backpacks induce extreme postural responses that can cause neck and back pain, and may lead to permanent spinal damage in school age children.
FEATURES
- Moulded low density foam (soft) EVA back panel and shoulder straps.
- Detachable waist belt.
- Prefabricated, semi rigid, high density (hard) front panels and base.
- Two compartments in main section for distribution of weight.
- Front accessory pocket for small items.
- Side compression straps to reduce size of bag when not fully loaded.
- Drink bottle holders on each side.
- The base of the pack is covered with abrasive resistant 1000D Kodra for protection against wear.
- Hidden rain cover
Factors To Consider
- Distributor reports research from the University of South Australia shows that the PhysioPak minimises the degree of postural change required to carry a load and may reduce neck and back pain.
- Endorsed by the Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA).
- Never carry more than 10% of body weight.
- Take regular short rests.
- Pack the heaviest contents closest to the back.
- Ensure all zips are closed and backpack is worn over 2 shoulders.
- The centre of mass of the pack should be situated at waist height.
- Use the adjustable buckles to lower or lift the pack into position once on your back.
Place Of Manufacture
Australia
Dimensions
SMALL
Overall width....... 280mm
Overall depth....... 150mm
Overall height...... 370mm
Capacity............ 15 Litres (inc front pocket)
MEDIUM
Overall width....... 300mm
Overall depth....... 200mm
Overall height...... 410mm
Capacity............ 25 Litres (inc front pocket)
LARGE
Overall width....... 350mm
Overall depth....... 220mm
Overall height...... 470mm
Capacity............ 36 Litres (inc front pocket)
EXTRA LARGE
Overall width....... 350mm
Overall depth....... 220mm
Overall height...... 520mm
Capacity............ 40 Litres (inc front pocket)
Supplier Information - click to supplier for contacts details
AUZSPEC ENTERPRISES PTY LTD,
SILVERWATER, NSW
SPARTAN SCHOOL SUPPLIES,
MITCHAM, VIC
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