CBS 19 - The Eye of East Texas News - Preventing luggage related injuries
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TYLER TX, (KYTX) - According to the U.S. Consumer Products Safety Commission in 2008, more than 53,000 people were treated in hospital emergency rooms, doctors' offices, clinics and other medical settings for injuries related to luggage.
Packing light may prevent injuries such as: strains, pulls and tears.
Any of these can occur while carrying a heavy suitcase for an extended period of time.
Lifting and holding a bag incorrectly or lifting luggage from baggage claim carousels, overhead or under-seat compartments.
The chances of these injuries are even greater when a person has been sitting still for a long period of time (as when on a plane) or when the luggage is over-packed and especially heavy.
Dr. Michael Russell from Azalea Orthopedics in Tyler explains what type of bags you should be traveling with to avoid the risk of injuries on CBS 19 This Morning.
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