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Since its invention in 1936 by gymnasts George Nissen and Larry Griswold, the trampoline has enjoyed a successful run as both a training tool and a recreational pastime.
Derived from the Spanish word “trampolin,” meaning diving board, the high-bouncing gadget has sprung under the feet of U.S. Navy Flight School pilots, astronauts, divers, freestyle skiers, school-aged youth and adults.
Despite its popularity, jumping on a trampoline can result in serious injury if not done properly.
As trampoline use has increased, trampoline-related injuries have increased proportionally, indicating the inherent risk associated with their use, according to the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, a medical organization for orthopedic surgeons.
During the Critical Days of Summer, the Marine Corps Base Installation Safety Office is directing service members and families to heed trampoline safety rules and precautions.
“Tenants residing in military housing should adhere to guidance issued by the Kadena Housing Office and ensure they are using trampolines in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions,” said Forrest Williams, an occupational safety and health specialist with the safety office here. “The obvious and most important consequence to ignoring this guidance is that someone’s loved one could get hurt.”
Common trampoline injuries can range from fractures to head injuries, said Lt. Cmdr. Joseph Gondusky, an orthopedic surgeon with U.S. Naval Hospital Okinawa on Camp Lester.
This year, the orthopedic ward at U.S. Naval Hospital Okinawa has treated between two and four trampoline-related injuries per month, said Gondusky.
“Injuries can run the spectrum from minor to critical,” said Gondusky. “It’s vital for service members and their families to follow the safety guidelines in place to prevent these types of accidents from occurring.”
For more information on trampoline safety guidelines and procedures, contact the Marine Corps Base Installation Safety Office at 645-2670 or the Kadena Housing Office at 634-1375.
| Date Taken: | 07.22.2011 |
| Date Posted: | 07.21.2011 20:48 |
| Story ID: | 74107 |
| Location: | OKINAWA, JP |
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