Trampoline makes jumping fun, sharpens the sense of balance and strengthens the muscles. Not to the enormous forces that act when you Jump on the body are appreciated, however. The Hannelore Kohl Foundation for people injured, with damage to the Central nervous system (CNS) points. Physicians, therefore, recommend to let children under the age of 6 years, jumping on a trampoline.
According to a study by the German orthopedists and trauma surgeons from the year 2014, the number of trampoline accidents in children aged 0 to 18 years of age, has for about 15 years, more than tripled. A survey of the Robert Koch Institute from the year 2016 is confirmed by the data: The trampoline jump in the case of small children is one of the most common causes of accidents with Sport and leisure equipment.
In the case of high jumps and high speeds. A not-quite-perfect landing can affect knee and ankle joints excessively. Bounce multiple children on the trampoline, also increases the risk for collisions. Sprains, bruises, and concussions fossils belong to the minor or moderate injury, alert the CNS of experts. The dangerous falls were the most on the ground, or if the trampoline to catapult is, the lighter children uncontrollably in the air throws. Injuries of the cervical spine, or even skull fractures can be the result.
So the fun in the garden doesn’t end in the emergency room, recommends the CNS – Hannelore Kohl Foundation parents of the following things:
- Children under the age of 6. Years of age can be careful with the Jump start.
- Children, to be able to in the event of accidents act immediately.
- Only one Person on the trampoline can.
- Always in the center jump, in order to reduce the risk of a failed landing on the hard edge.
- Overexertion avoid and take regular breaks.
- Not when you eat Jump to avoid a bite on the tongue.
- Take off your shoes and walk barefoot or with socks jump.
- No toys like balls on the trampoline to allow.
- The trampoline regularly for security check.
It should, however, a violation of the experts advise to consult in case of doubt, always consult with a doctor.
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