Injuries Increase as Trampoline Parks Expand

As indoor trampoline parks have grown in popularity, so have trampoline-related injuries to kids. According to the International Association of Trampoline Parks, the number of such parks increased in the United States from 35 to 280 between 2011 and 2014. Investigators found that emergency rooms saw an increase in the number of patients injured at trampoline parks from 581 in 2010 to nearly 7,000 in 2014. Children and teenagers accounted for most ER trips—with broken bones and sprains being the most common injuries. Lead researcher Dr. Kathryn Kasmire notes, “It’s important for parents to be aware of the risks at these parks… Supervise your kids the whole time, forbid flipping or any other ‘stunts,’ and be wary if the trampoline area is crowded.”
Pediatrics, August 2016