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Dr. Jason Moore, a local chiropractor, said parents need to take the issue of backpack safety seriously because an improper backpack or improper usage of the backpack can cause injury, especially if the student has a pre-existing condition.
"(It) can cause increased pain with any pre-existing condition," he said.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said that in 2003 there were more than 21,000 backpack-related injuries treated at emergency rooms, doctor's offices and clinics, with approximately half of these being children under the age of 18, according to a press release from the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.This number does include traumatic injuries related to tripping or falling over a backpack.
Moore said that musculature strain and headaches are some of the effects that can occur from improper backpack usage.
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Moore said it is important for parents to take children seriously if they complain that their backpack hurts and take action because so many injuries go unnoticed.
"They say something and the parents don't pay attention," he said.
The American Academy of Pediatrics says people should look for the following characteristics when choosing a backpack: two shoulder straps that are wide and padded, a padded back, a waist strap and that the bag is lightweight.
Properly wearing and packing the backpack is also essential.Students should fill the backpack with the heavier items toward the back and not overload it.The backpack should not weigh more than 10-15 percent of the student's total weight, Moore said.
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Dr. Jason Moore, a local chiropractor, said parents need to take the issue of backpack safety seriously because an improper backpack or improper usage of the backpack can cause injury, especially if the student has a pre-existing condition.
"(It) can cause increased pain with any pre-existing condition," he said.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said that in 2003 there were more than 21,000 backpack-related injuries treated at emergency rooms, doctor's offices and clinics, with approximately half of these being children under the age of 18, according to a press release from the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.This number does include traumatic injuries related to tripping or falling over a backpack.
Moore said that musculature strain and headaches are some of the effects that can occur from improper backpack usage.
...
Moore said it is important for parents to take children seriously if they complain that their backpack hurts and take action because so many injuries go unnoticed.
"They say something and the parents don't pay attention," he said.
The American Academy of Pediatrics says people should look for the following characteristics when choosing a backpack: two shoulder straps that are wide and padded, a padded back, a waist strap and that the bag is lightweight.
Properly wearing and packing the backpack is also essential.Students should fill the backpack with the heavier items toward the back and not overload it.The backpack should not weigh more than 10-15 percent of the student's total weight, Moore said.
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