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SCARY STUFF! Statistics Estimate Old-Style Trampolines Injure More Than 60,000 Aussie Kids Each Year

Submitted by springfreetrampoline on Thu, 09/17/2009 - 09:30

Luckily the Springfree™ Trampoline was created!

When it comes to your children, you will move heaven and earth for their happiness and well-being. Yet what many parents fail to realise is that in the backyard, a hidden danger exists that hospitalises and can potentially cause serious injury to children – THE EL CHEAPO!

Traditional old-style trampolines cause a shocking 6,000 admissions to Australian hospitals each year, however International studies show only one in ten trampoline injuries result in a logged hospital visit – so statistically over 60,000 Australian children suffer some type of trampoline induced injury each year , the reasons are highlighted below.

Source: (QLD Injury Survey Unit, in Injury Bulletin #58, March 2000, Hockey, R & Miles, L).

Summary of Trampoline Injury Statistics

Cause	Percent
Fall off of trampoline	52%
Fall onto the frame or springs	31%
Hit another child on the trampoline	17%

Springfree™ Trampolines have eliminated these risks associated with device related injuries though our unique and AWARD WINNING DESIGN. To ensure your Childs safety when Jumping there really is only one option – Springfree™ Trampoline.

Check out this hilarious story about a lady in NZ trying to get rid of her ElCheapo Trampoline that caused her a lot of heartache… It’s a very smart and witty story that I promise will make you laugh.

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Thanks for reading – until next time, safe jumping!