Trampoline safety in childhood and adolescence

Susannah Briskin; Michele LaBotz; Joel S. Brenner; Holly J. Benjamin; Charles T. Cappetta; Rebecca A. Demorest; Mark E. Halstead; Chris G. Koutures; Cynthia R. LaBella; Keith J. Loud; Stephanie S. Martin; Amanda K. Weiss Kelly; Teri M. McCambridge; Andrew J.M. Gregory; John F. Philpott; Lisa K. Klutchurosky; Kevin D. Walter; Paul Stricker; George R. Drew; Anjie Emanuel

doi:10.1542/peds.2012-2082

Trampoline safety in childhood and adolescence

Susannah Briskin, Michele LaBotz, Joel S. Brenner, Holly J. Benjamin, Charles T. Cappetta, Rebecca A. Demorest, Mark E. Halstead, Chris G. Koutures, Cynthia R. LaBella, Keith J. Loud, Stephanie S. Martin, Amanda K. Weiss Kelly, Teri M. McCambridge, Andrew J.M. Gregory, John F. Philpott, Lisa K. Klutchurosky, Kevin D. Walter, Paul Stricker, George R. Drew, Anjie Emanuel

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Abstract

Despite previous recommendations from the American Academy of Pediatrics discouraging home use of trampolines, recreational use of trampolines in the home setting continues to be a popular activity among children and adolescents. This policy statement is an update to previous statements, reflecting the current literature on prevalence, patterns, and mechanisms of trampoline-related injuries. Most trampoline injuries occur with multiple simultaneous users on the mat. Cervical spine injuries often occur with falls off the trampoline or with attempts at somersaults or flips. Studies on the efficacy of trampoline safety measures are reviewed, and although there is a paucity of data, current implementation of safety measures have not appeared to mitigate risk substantially. Therefore, the home use of trampolines is strongly discouraged. The role of trampoline as a competitive sport and in structured training settings is reviewed, and recommendations for enhancing safety in these environments are made.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	774-779
Number of pages	6
Journal	Pediatrics
Volume	130
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1542/peds.2012-2082
State	Published - Oct 2012

Keywords

Cervical spine injury
Injury
Safety
Sports medicine
Trampoline

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Briskin, S., LaBotz, M., Brenner, J. S., Benjamin, H. J., Cappetta, C. T., Demorest, R. A., Halstead, M. E., Koutures, C. G., LaBella, C. R., Loud, K. J., Martin, S. S., Weiss Kelly, A. K., McCambridge, T. M., Gregory, A. J. M., Philpott, J. F., Klutchurosky, L. K., Walter, K. D., Stricker, P., Drew, G. R., & Emanuel, A. (2012). Trampoline safety in childhood and adolescence. Pediatrics, 130(4), 774-779. https://doi.org/10.1542/peds.2012-2082

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