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.