A senior nurse has spoken about the horrific injuries she sustained after jumping in a foam pit at a popular trampoline park.

Jodie Wright was visiting Flip Out in Preston and says when she jumped off a plastic stepping stone into a foam pit below she was left ‘screaming in agony’ after severely injuring her ankle and leg when she fell.

She later had to have metalwork and screws inserted in her leg to put it back together.

Now she is taking legal action against Flip Out.

Flip Out - who deny liability - said they were constantly reviewing procedures to ensure ‘equipment is as safe as possible’.

Jodie said: “Trampoline parks are still a real danger. People need to be aware. I visited a Flip Out for a day trip last year but ended up having to stay in the area for three months as I was left unable to walk. I jumped just like the video shows and I was still injured. 

“I am still in pain most days and have been told my symptoms are likely to be for life.”

Jodie Wright visited Flip Out Preston last February as a treat for her partner’s daughter.

After putting on special socks designed to increase grip on the trampolines and watching the safety video she attempted the Stepping Stones attraction - a series of plastic columns increasing in size.

She said: “I found them quite hard work. So I jumped in the pit filled with foam pieces as instructed but instead of breaking my fall my foot hit the bottom and I heard a crack and knew something bad had happened.”

Jodie shared images of the injuries she sustained

Staff heard her screams and lowered a small step ladder into the pit and two members of staff helped her out to the side.

She added: “As a nurse I know the difference between a sprain and a break. And I heard the crack. It wasn’t just broken, my leg was shattered.”

She got a lift to Royal Preston hospital where X- rays revealed she had suffered a Pilon Fracture – involving her leg and ankle joint – requiring surgery.

Jodie had to have metalwork inserted into her leg

Nursing trainer Jodie - who at the time of the accident was working as a GP practice nurse in Lincoln city - added: “When the nurse touched my toe I screamed in agony."

Having also been a surgical nurse I was so nervous to be on the other side as I knew how serious my injury was and that I had a long recovery ahead.”

The following day she underwent surgery.

She added: “The surgeon said it was a hard impact injury and my ankle was just mush and some bone was halfway up my leg. It was horrific to hear.”

Despite living in Lincoln, Jodie was forced to stay in Fulwood in Preston with her partner to recover for three months due to the severity of her injuries.

The 36-year-old  - who now lives full time in Preston - added: “I was given a Zimmer frame as I couldn’t do any weight bearing on my injured leg and ankle.

"I lost my independence and  had to rely on my partner to help me wash and dress. Luckily I could stay at my partner’s house. I was housebound apart from medical appointments. It was a horrific time.”

She still has metalwork in her leg and has since been told she may need further surgery and has pain in her hip after limping through her injury.

Jodie added: “When it’s cold my leg is really painful and now my hip is hurting as well as I am putting more weight on it due to my limp.”

Following her accident, she contacted trampoline park injury specialists Express Solicitors who have made a formal claim against Flip Out Preston.

Senior Injury expert Paul Stanley said: “Jodie went for an afternoon of fun and has been left with significant injuries.

“Park owners are under a duty to make sure their premises and attractions such as this are safe for all visitors.”

A spokesperson for Flip Out said they were constantly reviewing procedures to ensure equipment is as safe as possible.

They added: "Flip Out Preston is a franchisee-owned location. Flip Out treats every injury seriously. Safety is of the utmost importance to us as an organisation.

"This was an isolated incident that was reviewed and investigated thoroughly.

"Safety of our customers is at the heart of what we do, and it is our number one priority."