For parents of students beginning the new school year, sending them back to school may be sending their backs into a lifetime of pain and health problems. Some of these children are carrying nearly 40 pounds of books and other things in their packs.
New research reveals an alarming danger associated with childhood backpack use.
According to the research, this increase may be due, at least in part, to the improper use of backpacks. The Consumer Products Safety Commission estimates that 4,928 emergency room visits each year result from injuries related to book bags and back carriers. You'll quickly realize the potential danger of this commonplace item. The primary cause stems from improper packing, lifting and carrying by children wearing and using the packs. Dr. Arnsdorff offers Backpack Safety America TM to address the problem.