05 Apr 🐣It’s the Easter Long Weekend! The children and their friends are over to play on the trampoline, but is your trampoline an accident waiting to happen?😬

Trampoline accidents can be a concern, especially during holidays like Easter when families gather and kids may be more active with outdoor play. These accidents can range from minor bruises and scrapes to more serious injuries such as fractures, sprains, or even head and neck injuries. 

Why Trampoline Accidents May Increase Around Easter
1. More Frequent Use: With school holidays and family gatherings, trampolines are likely to be used more frequently, increasing the chances of accidents.
2. Multiple Jumpers: During gatherings, there’s a temptation to allow multiple children on the trampoline at once, which can lead to collisions and falls.
3. Lack of Supervision: With the festivities and the adults possibly being preoccupied with other activities, children might not be adequately supervised on the trampoline.
4. Overexcitement: The excitement of the holiday can lead to more daring jumps and stunts, increasing the risk of injuries.

Tips to Prevent Trampoline Accidents
1. Supervise Children: Always have an adult supervising any trampoline activity to ensure safe play.
2. One at a Time: Enforce a rule that allows only one person on the trampoline at a time to prevent collisions.
3. Safety Netting: Make sure your trampoline has safety netting and padding around the edges to protect jumpers from falls and injuries.
4. Set Ground Rules: Before anyone starts jumping, lay down some ground rules, such as no flips or somersaults, to minimise risky behaviours.
5. Regular Maintenance: Check the trampoline regularly for any wear and tear, especially before a big gathering, and make necessary repairs to prevent accidents caused by equipment failure.

If unfortunately an accident happens, where your child breaks an arm or leg, reach out to My Favourite Physio on (02) 9790 4233 or DM us @myfavouritephysio to help get your child back to active play post fracture.

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