Ups and Downs of Trampoline Use by Children: Risks and Current Recommendations

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Ups and Downs of Trampoline Use by Children: Risks and Current Recommendations

Review Articles

Maria Luis Tomé

Pediatrics Service, Centro Hospitalar de Vila Nova de Gaia e Espinho, Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6723-9097

Inês Bileu Ventura

Pediatrics Service, Centro Hospitalar de Vila Nova de Gaia e Espinho, Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9473-2549

Maria Adriana Rangel

Pediatrics Service, Centro Hospitalar de Vila Nova de Gaia e Espinho, Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6130-2446

DOI: https://doi.org/10.25754/pjp.2023.26366

Abstract

The widespread increase in the recreational use of trampolines by children can be partially explained by the recent need to stay indoors during lockdowns due to the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic. At the same time, there was a global increase in the number of pediatric accidents resulting from the domestic use of these devices. The resulting injuries may be severe, especially in younger age groups. Although the use of trampolines by children is discouraged in safety recommendations published by several scientific societies and some recent studies, there is still concern about the lack of knowledge about the risks of trampoline-related injuries. In this regard, this review article aimed to highlight the unique role of the pediatrician and / or family physician advising parents and caregivers as well as the general population to prevent trampoline-related accidents involving children.