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The Family That Bounces Together Ends Up In The ER
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Some activities are just too dangerous for ordinary folks to try. For example, cliff diving probably should be left to experts.
Why anyone would purchase a trampoline for their backyard is beyond me. Articles like the following appear weekly.
Get A Jump On Injury Prevention - Trampoline Safety Strategies Can Decrease The Number And Severity Of Related Injuries
Although trampolines were once found only in gymnasiums, in recent years, it has become increasingly common to see kids using them in their own backyards. While athletes use trampolines under the supervision of coaches and other experts, home users rarely take such precautions, leaving themselves at risk for injury. The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) recommends that trampoline users take care to protect themselves. [I would recommend a tether to prevent any bounce higher than 12 inches.]In 2006, more than 272,000 people were treated in hospital emergency rooms, doctors' offices, clinics and other medical settings for trampoline-related injuries, according to the U.S. Consumer Products Safety Commission.
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