# @icanhelpofficial on Instagram - **Type:** Image - **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DAFGm62N0ru - **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/23375143-icanhelpofficial-instagram - **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/thumbnails/889a68e779.jpg - **Posted:** 2024-09-19T01:08:40.000+00:00 - **Account Owner:** Digital4Good + #ICANHELP (@icanhelpofficial) β€” https://gondola.cc/icanhelpofficial ## Caption πŸŽ’ Backpacks are thought to be completely harmless by many people. 🀯 It's not entirely true. Today is National School Backpack Awareness Day, which reminds us all to wear our backpacks safely and understand the potential consequences. ⚠️ Yes, backpacks can be dangerous, but with a few simple tips, you can avoid the consequences. πŸ‘¨β€βš•οΈ Graybill Medical Group reported that 2,000 backpack-related injuries were treated in 2007 alone. Additionally, nearly 55% of students carry a backpack heavier than the recommended guideline of 10% of their body weight. πŸ§’ A study of kids aged 11 to 15 found that 64% reported back pain related to wearing backpacks with 21% experiencing pain for over six months. 🏫 Another study by Boston University found that about 85% of university students self-report discomfort and pain associated with wearing a backpack. 🚫 Now that doesn’t mean that you should ditch your backpack. πŸ’‘ Here are some tips to prevent discomfort. ➀ Load the heaviest items closest to your back to distribute the weight evenly. ➀ Wear the backpack on both shoulders to evenly distribute the weight. ➀ Use a hip belt (if available) and chest strap to improve balance and reduce strain. ➀ The backpack should weigh no more than 10% of your body weight. If that’s not possible, consider using a backpack with wheels (if allowed by your school). ➀ Ensure the backpack is the right height, sitting an inch or two above your hips. ​ πŸŽ‰ Because this is such an important issue, let's celebrate National School Backpack Awareness Day. πŸ›‘οΈ As a result, we're safer, learn more about backpack safety, and are aware of the challenges students face. πŸ€” Question: How will you celebrate National School Backpack Day? Drop your thoughts in the comments below! ⬇️ #ICANHELP #Digital4Good #backpack #safety #important #students #schoolbackpack #nationalschoolbackpackawarenessday #celebrate #studentchallenges ## Stats - **Views:** 0 - **Likes:** 33 - **Shares:** 0 - **Comments:** 0 ## Tags schoolbackpack, celebrate, safety, important, nationalschoolbackpackawarenessday, digital4good, backpack, students, studentchallenges, icanhelp --- Copyright (c) Gondola