Rebound Therapy is used to facilitate movement, promote balance, promote an increase or decrease in muscle tone, promote relaxation, promote sensory integration, improve fitness and to improve communication skills.
Rebound therapy improves both high and low muscle tone as well as cardiovascular fitness. It is appropriate for learners who have a lack of awareness of body position, reduced sensation and problems with posture. It does not matter if the learner has a limited ability to communicate as rebound therapy is an enjoyable, stimulating activity that improves self-esteem and confidence.
How does this type of therapy assist learning in our trust?
Rebound therapy is an evidence based treatment that significantly improves movement, balance, tone, fitness and communication skills. Children substantially benefit from rebound therapy when it is used alongside physiotherapy treatment.
The benefits of rebound therapy include:
Increased balance
Increased active movement
Increased fitness and exercise tolerance
Increased sensory integration
Increased spatial awareness
Increased confidence in movement
Improved body image
Improved posture
Improved communication skills
Improved social skills
Improved quality of life and independence
and it is great fun !
