PackBack™

Copyright © 2019 Scott Donkin

Providing information and services related to the biomechanics of using back packs and other bags, luggage, or packages that are held, carried or worn.

Conditions arising from prolonged and/or repetitious use of backpacks or other devices made for carrying material belongings include but are not limited to:

• Low back stiffness/pain
• Hip numbness/pain
• Sciatica
• Neck stiffness/pain
• Upper back stiffness/pain
• Shoulder numbness/pain
• Headaches
• Recurring muscles tension
• Fatigue

What purpose do you carry belongings for?

• Military
• Law enforcement
• Fire/Rescue/EMT/USAR
• Hiking
• Biking
• Athletics
• Academics
• Traveling
• Working indoors
 • Working outdoors

Rules of Engagement

• Be aware
• Approach
• Pack
• Lift
• Attach to body
• Carry
• Disengage
• Unwind

Solutions

1) Criteria-based selection of carrying devices

2) Adopt methods to engage, handle and carry devices

3) Prepare your body or your team for carrying devices

4) Create a routine to approach, lift, handle, carry and release devices