Educating our children: the pilot school program.
This article describes a back injury prevention program for children between the ages of 8 and 11. The aims of this program are: (1) to teach awareness, (2) to start good habits early and change existing bad habits, and (3) to encourage regular stretching and strengthening exercises.
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Peninsula Spine Education and Treatment Center, San Mateo, CA 94401.
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