Trampolines provide a great deal of fun and exercise for the whole family. However, trampolines can be extremely dangerous if misused. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, trampoline injuries run the gamut from basic cuts and bruises, to life threatening injuries. A wide variety of injuries are caused by trampolines, and it is important to know what may result from improper trampoline use.
Bruises
Bruises and cuts are basic injuries that are occupational hazards of using trampolines. The rebounding effect, landing on various parts of your body and potentially landing improperly on the mat or the frame, can easily result in scrapes and bruises.
Sprains And Broken Bones
Sprains and broken bones are a little more severe than a cut or bruise. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission in 1999, 40 percent of injuries were sustained by the legs and feet and 29 percent involved the arms and hands. Almost three quarters involved these four limbs. Some of the broken bones required surgical procedures to correct.
Head Injuries
Head injuries are possible if you do not land properly, or even worse, fall off of the trampoline. Concussions and brain trauma can result from improper trampoline use. The Consumer Product Safety Commission stated 20 percent of trampoline injuries were on the neck and face. Head injuries can range from headaches to severe brain trauma depending on the type of fall.
Neck And Back Injuries
Among the most potentially severe trampoline injuries are neck and back injuries. Users landing on their head or necks while performing flips and somersaults can easily result in neck trauma, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission. Paralysis, or even death, may result from neck and back injuries on the trampoline.
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