Nowadays, most adults and children like to go to trampoline parks. Although this sport can bring happiness to everyone, are trampoline parks dangerous? Every year, children have trampoline park accidents, but most people don’t know what the cause of the injury is, and what kind of protection we should take when going to the trampoline park. The following will introduce you in detail.
Causes of children's trampoline injuries
Children's body balance
Children's sense of balance and body control are still developing. The elasticity of the trampoline will make jumping more uncertain, making it difficult for children to accurately control their body balance, so it will cause abrasions, contusions, fractures, etc. If children keep jumping, their muscle strength will decrease, their reactions will become slow, and their self-protection ability will weaken. At this time, they are more likely to lose balance and get injured.
Are trampoline parks safe?
If the springs, frames and other parts of the trampoline are not of good quality, they are loose or broken, and children are prone to injury when jumping on them. Or there is a lack of trampoline safety protection: there is no fence or the fence, padding and other protective facilities are damaged or installed improperly. Children may fall out of the trampoline range when jumping, and their limbs may get stuck and cause injuries.
Crowded trampoline space
If the trampoline area is small and there are many children playing at the same time, collisions are likely to occur. If the child is curious at this time, he may try difficult and dangerous actions such as somersaults and handstands, which may also lead to serious consequences such as concussion and cervical spine injury.
Trampoline risks caused by multiple people
If multiple children play on a trampoline at the same time, they have different rhythms and directions of movement, and there is a high probability of mutual interference and collision. For example, if a child is hit by another child while jumping, he may lose balance and fall and get injured.
Bone development of children
Children's bones are relatively fragile, ossification is not yet complete, and their toughness and strength are insufficient. When they jump or fall frequently, their bones are difficult to withstand large impacts and are more prone to fractures than adults. The muscles and ligaments around children's joints are weak, and trampoline exercise can easily cause joint sprains, dislocations and other problems.
Nervous system development
Children's central nervous system is immature, and their ability to control and coordinate their bodies is limited. It is difficult for them to accurately control their movements on a trampoline, increasing the risk of injury.
Protection methods and trampoline park tips
Choose the venue and trampoline
First, we need to choose a professionally certified, reliable brand trampoline, pay attention to the quality of springs, frames, jumping surfaces and other components, and ensure that the structure is stable and the material is durable. Then place the trampoline on a flat, open ground, with no sharp objects or obstacles around it, and a safe distance to prevent children from colliding.
Install protective accessories
Second, we need to equip high-quality fences with appropriate height and no damage to prevent children from falling out when trampoline; install anti-collision protective covers and protective covers on the edge of the trampoline to reduce bumps and injuries.
Safety equipment
Third, you need to supervise your children to wear non-slip sports shoes or non-slip socks to increase friction and prevent slipping when jumping. You can wear protective gear such as knee pads, elbow pads, and helmets for your children to reduce the risk of injury when falling or colliding. When children play on the trampoline, adults are watching them nearby to stop dangerous behaviors in time, and children can deal with accidents immediately.
Trampoline park rules
Fourth, trampoline parks need to stipulate the number of people playing on the trampoline each time to avoid collisions caused by children jumping too much, and limit the playing area, prohibiting high-difficulty and dangerous actions such as hopping on one foot and flipping in the air, etc.
Professionals
Finally, the trampoline coach will let the children warm up before the trampoline, do simple jumping exercises, etc., to increase muscle temperature and joint flexibility, and reduce the probability of sports injuries. If the child is unwell or injured, do not let him play on the trampoline.
Trampoline park injuries data
According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, about 75% of children's trampoline injuries occur when multiple children are playing on the trampoline at the same time. Among them, plaintiffs under the age of 8 accounted for 36.65%, mainly because of collisions with others and being pushed down during play. At the same time, the risk of injury is relatively high for younger children.
Injury level
According to statistics from Sheffield Children's Hospital, 44% of trampoline patients injured in the park suffered fractures.
In domestic related dispute cases, 40.59% of plaintiffs' injuries reached the level of disability.
Medical consultation rate data
In the United States, there were 581 cases in 2010 and 6932 cases in 2014. In 2017, there were 1,181 trampoline park injury emergency incidents in the UK, an average of more than 3 cases a day. In the seven weeks from 2016 to February 2017, at least 270 accidents occurred in a trampoline park in the UK, and 11 people suffered spinal fractures while playing the "tower jump" equipment. Since 2012, at least 6 people have died in trampoline parks across the United States.
Injury ratio
A study in Australia found that 69% of trampoline injuries occurred at home and 19% occurred in trampoline parks. Sheffield Children's Hospital counted 198 patients with trampoline injuries, of which 130 were injured using backyard trampolines and 68 were injured using indoor park trampolines. The proportion of patients injured by home trampolines was 36%. In addition, whether it is in a trampoline park or a backyard trampoline, the probability of injury is higher when multiple people use the trampoline at the same time.
The above is a detailed introduction to trampoline injury statistics and causes. We need to have fun in the trampoline park and also put safety first. I hope this article is helpful to you. At the same time, if you also want to build a trampoline park and purchase trampoline equipment, please feel free to contact us at any time. Our team is at your service at any time.
