Trampoline Safety Is On A High After Result Shows 80% Less Accidents From 2002
March 8th, 2010Before buying a trampoline there are several of things one ought to think about. The first thing that comes to mind is the safety of the trampolines. Insecure trampolines are definitely a danger for your kids and the second thing to be concerned about is the size of the trampolines. What size trampoline should I buy?
Trampoline safety
The most recent figure shows that in 2009 there has been about 3,000 hospital visits due to trampoline accidents which in a way is good news because safety has increased from 2002 when there was 11,600 hospital visits as a result of trampoline accidents. And the UK trampoline manufacturers are even looking to decrease these accidents to the minimum. These accidents have mostly occurred in home trampolines rather than gym or sports hall.
What should you look for when buying a trampoline?
Look to buy a trampoline which has safety pads and nets which covers the frames, hooks and springs fully. Most accidents occur to children as they do not have balance and control over the jumps on the trampoline and sometimes land on the frames and hurt themselves. The safety pads should protect your children unbalanced fall.
Where to you keep the trampoline?
To be honest there various sizes of trampolines you can buy from your trampoline stores depending on the size of your garden. There are – 8ft trampolines to 14ft trampolines you will be able to choose from. If you live in a flat and do not have a garden then you may want to go for mini trampolines or rebounders. Rebounders are used for exercise and fitness programs and on top of that you will be able to use this in your garage or your room. You will also be able to take it away with you when you are going on a holiday so you can still carry on with your exercise regime.
Children and trampoline definitely is a risky combination but if you keep an eye on your children while using they use the trampoline the accidents can be stopped.










