St. Lukes Elks Rehab Blog

Spring is in the air and so are little kids – when they jump on trampolines that is.  They may be fun, but they can also cause some major injuries.  To avoid injures you should NEVER let more than one person jump at a time.  If there is more than one person, the lighter of the two is usually injured.  This happens most often while playing the game “crack the egg.”  Safety equipment and adult supervision are also a must, but do not guarantee against injury.  Children should be instructed on safe jumping and understand the rules parents set for them.

Other ways to cut back on injuries include

·        Make your trampoline ground level by placing it in a hole

·        Have spotters while kids jump

·        Avoid putting the trampoline near trees or walls

·        Do not let animals on or near it while jumping

·        Set up the trampoline on soft grass (instead of hard packed ground)

·        Balance the trampoline so it is level

Spring time is a great time of year to begin enjoying the outdoors again, but always make sure you have the proper protective equipment and children have adult supervision – and enjoy the weather!

 

Tyler Jepson, PT, DPT

Emergency Department

Filed under: Common Aches & Pains, Sports & Injuries