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Trampoline Safety

Trampolines. They seem like so much fun. Just put one in your back yard and let your children enjoy themselves for hours on end.

But trampolines may be the most dangerous piece of recreational equipment on the market. The American Academy of Pediatrics has officially recommended that the use of trampolines in schools be discontinued. Many gymnastic programs have eliminated this once officially sanctioned piece of apparatus.

The problem is that it's so easy to land on your neck or head and sustain a neck injury, thus risking permanent paralysis. Interestingly, just as many accidents occur on mini-trampolines as on the large ones.

(Source: The Physician and Sportsmedicine '93)

If you have a trampoline, here are a couple of safety tips you should observe.

Adult supervision should be required for spotting purposes whenever in use.
Only one person at a time should be on the trampoline.
Padding should always be present and in good condition.
The trampoline should be stored when not in use or when the owner is away for an extended period.

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	Trampoline Safety Trampolines. They seem like so much fun. Just put one in your back yard and let your children enjoy themselves for hours on end. But trampolines may be the most dangerous piece of recreational equipment on the market. The American Academy of Pediatrics has officially recommended that the use of trampolines in schools be discontinued. Many gymnastic programs have eliminated this once officially sanctioned piece of apparatus. The problem is that it's so easy to land on your neck or head and sustain a neck injury, thus risking permanent paralysis. Interestingly, just as many accidents occur on mini-trampolines as on the large ones. (Source: The Physician and Sportsmedicine '93) If you have a trampoline, here are a couple of safety tips you should observe. Adult supervision should be required for spotting purposes whenever in use. Only one person at a time should be on the trampoline. Padding should always be present and in good condition. The trampoline should be stored when not in use or when the owner is away for an extended period. © 2002 All Rights Reserved Site Design & Development by 1 Stop Sites Privacy Policies :: Site Map