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9. No shoes.
WARNING!
Do not wear shoes while jumping.
Shoes do not belong on a trampoline. Dirtying of the trampoline by shoes can damage or weaken the jump mat.
Non-slip socks are best.
10. Control.
WARNING!
Check the trampoline for damage, wear, cracks and missing parts before each use! It must not be used if there is
visible evidence of damage or defects.
Parents must check the trampoline for stability and firmness before each use. Trampolines are usually constantly
exposed to the elements. Damaged jump mats, safety nets, frame padding and springs must be replaced.
11. After jumping on the trampoline.
WARNING!
Do not jump off the trampoline.
A few minutes on the trampoline is enough to make your first steps on solid ground feel strange. Note that your
nervous system has to get used to being on the ground again. Avoid jumping and landing on hard ground for a
few minutes after bouncing on the trampoline.
12.1.1 Why jump on a trampoline?
• Bouncing on a trampoline is a physical activity that, with gentle and organic force curves, exercises the muscles,
tendons, bones and nervous system in a way that is fun and easy on the joints.
• While on the trampoline, our neuromotor function – the body of nerve cells that controls each of our move-
ments – is subjected to other stimuli than what we experience when on solid ground. Our brain intuitively adapts
to the springy forces on the trampoline. The same happens after we get off the trampoline and have to move
around on hard, non-springy ground. Both adjustments are a manifestation of neuromotor learning. They play an
important role in exercising and building our coordination skills, which should especially be supported between
the ages of 8 and 12 years.
• When we engage with changing forces and learn to control them, we develop the ability to respond to unfore-
seen changes. We call this 'resilience'. The more pronounced our resilience, the more effective our fall preven-
tion, as in many cases falls represent the inability to control unexpected forces.
• Jumping on a trampoline may be dangerous, and is thus prohibited, for users with certain diseases, such as
osteoporosis or advanced rheumatoid arthritis for example. Jumping on a trampoline may be beneficial, or risky,
depending on your bone density. If you have a pre-existing condition, consult your doctor or orthopaedist before
using the trampoline.
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