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A member asked:
When you are wearing a scoliosis brace can you still use a backpack for school?
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It will be hard: The brace is tough, but yes you can carry the pack.Make sure we a slowing progression of the scoliosis.
Answered 7/6/2012
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Yes: Generally, there are few restrictions when in your brace unless you had surgery and it is in use in the post operative period.
Answered 8/18/2012
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Usually yes: Only your doctor can say whether the backpack will be a problem.
Answered 10/3/2016
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