Shocking Backpack Study from North Ridge
Carlisle PA (Tass) Earlier today The North Ridge Buzz reported on the dangers of an overweight backpack. The story originated from California and was no doubt sponsored by a chiropractor. In direct response to this Buzz posting, The Buzzard conducted it's own study on backpack safety.
"It seems funny the original story was based out of California and it sounds like a chiro trying to drum up some business, " according to a Buzzard spokeperson. "Here in North Ridge, we don't take kindly to some left coast quack telling us what is dangerous for our kids."
The Buzzard decided to complete their own study on backpack safety. The Buzzard located a neighborhood kid riding a scooter and asked her to particpate in the study. The youth is 10 years old and in good physical condition.
Initially the youth carried her 11.2 pound backpack around the block two times - thus travelling a full mile. The youth reported no injuries or discomfort.
On the second lap we strapped a 25 pound weight and a couple concrete blocks to the bag. The weight now climbed to 53 pounds. The results were shocking. The youth took 2 or 3 steps and was violently jerked backward, almost immediately falling to the ground.
The Buzzard is happy to report the child will make a full recovery after 3-4 weeks of chiropractic treatment.
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