Trampoline Safety - How do Trampoline Injuries Occur?

Recently stumbled upon an article from a Doctor saying to avoid all trampoline use. The article's undertone would most likely be that general safety precautions should be observed when doing any activiy. That goes from wearing helmet while riding bikes to wearing seatbelts while riding in a car. It also means using safety pads all the way around the trampoline and having a safety net around it. Further you can eliminate collision risk by using the trampoline 1 person at a time, or if more than that, then not to try outlandish tricks when there is more than one person on the trampoline.

The article went on to say that most injuries on the trampoline occur when 2 or more people collide resulting in broken or fractured bones etc... or when a bouncer falls on the metal railing surrounding the trampoline or falls off of the trampoline (again both of these types can mainly be avoided by assuring the safety pads around the trampoline are installed and in good shape and that there is a safety net around the trampoline.

As with any sport, having the equipment in good working order, getting all the necessary safety gear to reduce chance of injury ahead of time and observing basic sane practises can go along way to avoid becoming an emergency room statistic.
Go ahead an bounce away! Just give yourself the benefit of the doubt by being aware of the safety aspect of trampolining.
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