ArticleFrontiers in public health2026
Load-carrying biomechanics in children: programed exercise enhances postural resilience and reduces plantar pressure under backpack load.
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Introduction: Daily schoolbag carriage represents a common mechanical load in school-aged children and has been associated with alterations in gait mechanics, postural control, and plantar pressure distribution. However, evidence regarding the effectiveness of structured exercise programs in reducing these biomechanical alterations during schoolbag carriage remains limited. Therefore, identifying effective intervention strategies is important for promoting musculoskeletal health during growth. Objective: To evaluate the effects of a 16-week structured exercise program on maximum plantar pressure and weight-bearing symmetry during walking with a schoolbag in school-aged children. Research methodology: A controlled non-randomized experimental study was conducted involving 147 school-aged children (experimental: Results: The experimental group demonstrated a significant reduction in maximum plantar pressure during walking with a schoolbag ( Conclusion: The structured exercise program reduced maximum plantar pressure and improved weight-bearing symmetry during walking with a schoolbag, supporting better postural control under functional loading conditions. These findings support the implementation of targeted school-based exercise programs to promote musculoskeletal health and reduce the biomechanical demands associated with daily schoolbag carriage in children.
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