2008 Woodie Awards
Leave the wheels in the parking lot
Morgan Manos
Issue date: 3/3/08 Section: Spin Cycle
Beginning in the late 1990's not only did America begin to get more health conscious, but they also began to be more ergonomic conscious.
America's latest health and wellness trend caused huge waves for fashion and schools across the nation.
Society, meet the rolling backpack.
Rolling backpacks were originally introduced to the masses as travel gear. Now, because of the "two strap backpack scare," they are becoming increasingly common among more than just third graders. Rolling backpacks have hit the college campus scene by the thousands.
Chiropractors have suggested that in order for a backpack to not affect an individuals spine, posture, or nervous system, it should not weigh more than 10 to 15 percent of the individuals body weight. This means that a 130 pound student should not be carrying more than a 19.5 pound pack.
While rolling your pack behind you seems like a safe alternative to becoming the campus hunchback, studies have shown that it is not at all the safer alternative, and can even lead to losing feeling in ones arms and fingers, as well as developing scoliosis. This is most commonly caused by students pulling an equally heavy pack behind them, using only one arm.
The dangers of rolling backpacks not only lies in spinal safety, it is also lies in fellow student safety. Rolling backpacks cause people to trip, fall, and even break bones.
Rolling backpacks are difficult to pull over rough terrain, snow, and can spin out of control in wet conditions.
Additionally, rolling backpacks are extremely dangerous when pulling them up and down stairs, potentially leading to severe injuries.
After considering all the facts, college students ought to leave their two wheeled companions at home, and save it for next years vacation.
America's latest health and wellness trend caused huge waves for fashion and schools across the nation.
Society, meet the rolling backpack.
Rolling backpacks were originally introduced to the masses as travel gear. Now, because of the "two strap backpack scare," they are becoming increasingly common among more than just third graders. Rolling backpacks have hit the college campus scene by the thousands.
Chiropractors have suggested that in order for a backpack to not affect an individuals spine, posture, or nervous system, it should not weigh more than 10 to 15 percent of the individuals body weight. This means that a 130 pound student should not be carrying more than a 19.5 pound pack.
While rolling your pack behind you seems like a safe alternative to becoming the campus hunchback, studies have shown that it is not at all the safer alternative, and can even lead to losing feeling in ones arms and fingers, as well as developing scoliosis. This is most commonly caused by students pulling an equally heavy pack behind them, using only one arm.
The dangers of rolling backpacks not only lies in spinal safety, it is also lies in fellow student safety. Rolling backpacks cause people to trip, fall, and even break bones.
Rolling backpacks are difficult to pull over rough terrain, snow, and can spin out of control in wet conditions.
Additionally, rolling backpacks are extremely dangerous when pulling them up and down stairs, potentially leading to severe injuries.
After considering all the facts, college students ought to leave their two wheeled companions at home, and save it for next years vacation.
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