Paediatric injuries due to home treadmill use: an emerging problem

Lohana, Parkash; Hemington-Gorse, Sarah; Thomas, Christian; Potokar, Tom; Wilson, Yt

doi:10.1308/003588412x13171221501942

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“…Concern regarding injury to growth plates during resistance training appears to be unfounded, with no evidence to date that weight lifting negatively affects growth or maturation [11,13]. A limited number of case reports in which authors suggested a risk of epiphyseal injuries of the limbs or injuries to the spine likely were related to use of improper techniques or inadequate supervision [14‐17]. Compromised technique that results from the desire to lift heavier weights can lead to injury, as can unsupervised lifting.…”

Section: Resistance Trainingmentioning

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Physical Activity in Children and Adolescents

Landry

Driscoll

2012

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After obesity rates in youth reached alarming rates, public health officials recognized the need for specific physical activity guidelines for children and adolescents. Numerous health care groups and sports and fitness organizations collaborated on the development of the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans in 2008, which have been widely endorsed and include recommendations for the pediatric population. Children and adolescents should participate in moderate-to-vigorous physical activity 1 or more hours per day and muscle and bone-strengthening activities 3 or more times per week. Physical activities should be age appropriate, enjoyable, and varied and occur beyond what is required for typical activities of daily living. Adequate exercise in youth improves strength, cardiorespiratory fitness, and body composition and therefore decreases cardiovascular risk factors. An improved cardiovascular profile provides a continued benefit in adulthood. Exercise also improves bone health, psychological well-being, cognition, and school performance and may decrease the risk of sports injury. Exercise habits established in childhood often continue into adulthood.

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Section: Resistance Trainingmentioning

confidence: 99%

Physical Activity in Children and Adolescents

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Driscoll

2012

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“…Therefore, risk factors are not limited to the machine itself, but also the present of parents and children's peer friends. Parents should be cautious with their surroundings and avoid wearing headsets ( 18 ) or other devices that interfere with perception when using the treadmill, and children should be banned from using treadmills alone or with their friends.…”

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Treadmill Hand Injuries Among Children: A Retrospective Case Series From Hospitalized Patients

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Background: With the progress of modernization, treadmill hand injury in pediatric population is taking on a global trend in recent years. The purpose of this study was to investigate the epidemiology and clinical features in a developing country, thereby providing some experience in the treatment and prevention of this particular type of injury.Methods: A 5-year retrospective review of patients with treadmill hand injury in Burn and Plastic Surgery ward at Children' Hospital of Chongqing Medical University was conducted. Demographics, injury details, therapy performed, length of hospital stay, complications, and outcome were analyzed.Results: Forty-six patients were surveyed, with a mean age of 3.5 ± 2.0 years old, including 24 males and 22 females. Injuries (77.8%) occurred between dinner to bedtime, and 95.7% happened indoors. Fingers were the most vulnerable part, of which the middle finger, ring finger, and index finger were the top three ones. The mean body surface area (BSA%) was 0.3 ± 0.2, but at least in deep dermal. Dressing changes, full-thickness skin grafts (FTSG), and Negative Pleasure Wound Therapy (NPWT) assisted FTSG were performed. The scar contracture, as the most severe complication, occurred in 26 patients, of which 22 originally received dressing changes at the time of injury.Conclusion: Treadmill hand injury in children should be highly regarded. Compared with conservative dressing changes, surgical intervention from a professional team may achieve more satisfactory prognosis and fewer complications. A prevention strategy based on “Time-Space-Person” was summarized according to its epidemiological characteristics, may help to decrease the incidence of this specific type of injury theoretically.

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“…Finally, the pattern of injuries observed in this study may be specific to the USA. However, studies in other countries have similarly described paediatric injuries from treadmills and exercise bicycles 6 8 9 17. Preventing injuries from mechanical home exercise equipment is relevant to countries where exercising at home may also be common.…”

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Emergency department-reported injuries associated with mechanical home exercise equipment in the USA

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The goal of this study was to generate national estimates of injuries associated with mechanical home exercise equipment, and to describe these injuries across all ages. Emergency department (ED)-treated injuries associated with mechanical home exercise equipment were identified from 2007 to 2011 from the National Electronic Injury Surveillance System. Text narratives provided exercise equipment type (treadmill, elliptical, stationary bicycle, unspecified/other exercise machine). Approximately 70 302 (95% CI 59 086 to 81 519) mechanical exercise equipment-related injuries presented to US EDs nationally during 2007–2011, of which 66% were attributed to treadmills. Most injuries among children (≤4 years) were lacerations (34%) or soft tissue injuries (48%); among adults (≥25 years) injuries were often sprains/strains (30%). Injured older adults (≥65 years) had greater odds of being admitted, held for observation, or transferred to another hospital, compared with younger ages (OR: 2.58; 95% CI 1.45 to 4.60). Mechanical exercise equipment is a common cause of injury across ages. Injury awareness and prevention are important complements to active lifestyles.

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Paediatric injuries due to home treadmill use: an emerging problem

Abstract: Treadmills can pose a significant danger to children. These injuries are preventable. Regulatory authorities, manufacturers and parents should take steps to prevent this emerging health problem.

Cited by 11 publications

References 7 publications

Physical Activity in Children and Adolescents

Physical Activity in Children and Adolescents

Treadmill Hand Injuries Among Children: A Retrospective Case Series From Hospitalized Patients

Emergency department-reported injuries associated with mechanical home exercise equipment in the USA

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