AM730 19.08.2015

How to choose right shoes and backpack for school

Here are the tips from registered chiropractor Dr. Keith Wong:

Tips of choosing a proper school shoes for school:

1. Distance between the heel of shoes and your feet should not exceed one finger
2. Wide toe shoes can protect the feet
3. Shoes that design for support the arch of foot
4. High heel shoes are not recommended
5. Shoe soles that has shock-absorbing effect

Tips choose a good backpack:

1. Choose a bag with wide, padded straps to properly support weight on your shoulders
2. Choose a bag with adjustable shoulder straps.
3. Consider a padded back is recommended to support the back
4. Consider a multiple layer backpack to disperse the force from the heavy books
5. Choose two straps instead of one – Using only one strap can cause alignment problems for your back and spine or shoulder and neck injuries