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To Study the Impact of Heavy Backpack on Craniovertebral Angle and Handgrip Strength in School Going Students

Author(s) Dr. Saif Khan, Mr. Abhishek Kumar Pathak, Dr. Jeenat Khatoon, Dr. Priyanka Parida
Country India
Abstract Backpacks are commonly used by school students to carry books and educational materials; however, excessive backpack weight may contribute to postural alterations and musculoskeletal problems. School-going children are particularly vulnerable to such effects because their musculoskeletal system is still developing. Heavy backpack loads can influence spinal alignment and muscle activity, potentially leading to forward head posture and decreased muscular efficiency. The present study aimed to investigate the impact of heavy backpack loads on craniovertebral angle (CVA) and handgrip strength (HGS) among school-going students. An experimental repeated-measures design was adopted with seventy students aged between 8 and 16 years. Baseline measurements of CVA and HGS were recorded without backpack load and subsequently with loads of 5%, 10%, and 15% of body weight. Craniovertebral angle was measured using posture analysis software, and handgrip strength was assessed using a handheld dynamometer. The findings indicated progressive changes in craniovertebral angle with increasing backpack loads and variations in handgrip strength across loading conditions. The results suggest that heavier backpack loads may adversely influence postural alignment and upper limb muscle performance in school children.
Keywords Backpack Load, Craniovertebral Angle, Handgrip Strength, Forward Head Posture, School Children
Field Physical Science
Published In Volume 8, Issue 2, March-April 2026
Published On 2026-03-19
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2026.v08i02.71920
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