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The most common playground-related injuries are fractures, concussions and dislocations, with most injuries occurring in schools and daycare centres. The severity of injury is directly related to the surface material, with wood fibre, sand and rubber being recommended by safety experts as they provide more cushioning than grass alone. A recent study found that the risk of fracture was much higher in wood fibre surfaced playgrounds than in sand surfaced playgrounds.
- Author
- Mitra Nabizadeh
- Language
- EN