Rebound Therapy

WHAT IS REBOUND THERAPY?

Rebound therapy is the phrase that describes a specific model of trampoline therapy:- exercise therapy which uses a full sized trampoline to provide opportunities for movement, therapeutic exercise and recreation for people across virtually the whole spectrum of special needs. We have 3 specially designed trampolines is 3 separate areas across school. They are used throughout the school day and during recreation time to support our pupils in a number of ways.

THE BENEFITS OF REBOUND THERAPY

Include the Developing and Improvement of:

• STRENGTH OF LIMBS
• NUMERACY
• PATIENCE
• COMMUNICATION
• CO-ORDINATION
• INDEPENDENCE
• SELF-CONFIDENCE
• BALANCE
• MUSCLE TONE
• REACTION SPEED
• SELF IMAGE
• EYE CONTACT
• RELAXATION
• FREEDOM OF MOVEMENT
• SENSE OF ACHIEVEMENT
• STAMINA
• SPACIAL AWARENESS
• BODY AWARENESS
• SOCIAL AWARENESS
• CONSIDERATION OF OTHERS
• TRUST AND CONFIDENCE IN COACH & ASSISTANT
• COLOUR RECOGNITION
• HEIGHT & DEPTH PERCEPTION
• FUN & ENJOYMENT

OTHER BENEFITS INCLUDE

STIMULATION OF DIGESTIVE SYSTEM,
IMPROVED BOWEL FUNCTION,
INTERNAL ORGAN MASSAGE,
CLEARING OF TOXINS FROM THE BODY.