Rebound therapy – Easy read

It is movement or relaxation on a trampoline.

A trampoline is like a big bouncy bed.

Rebound therapy is not trampolining as you see it on the TV.  You will not be asked to do very high jumps.  It is very safe.

Rebound therapy is good for you because:

• It’s fun, people often laugh and shout
• It relaxes you
• It will make you more confident
• It keeps your heart and breathing healthy
• It allows you to move in different ways
• It helps you to understand about the space around you
• It helps you with your posture
• It strengthens weak or floppy muscles and relaxes tight muscles
• It helps improve general health

You will be supported onto the trampoline by trained staff, and carers can be present.

You will do rebound therapy wherever there is a trampoline. Some of the places might be a:

• Sports / leisure centre
• day centre
• community centre.

No. You may have some health problems that mean you cannot do rebound therapy. We will talk to you, your carers and your doctor to find out about your health.

If you cannot do rebound therapy a staff member will talk to you and your carers about other ways to help you.

You may have health problems that mean when you do rebound therapy, we have to be more careful.

This will be decided between you and your physiotherapist.

You don’t have to do it. Staff will talk to you or your carers about other things that can help you. 

To be comfortable you should wear:

• no jewellery
• loose clothing
• cotton sports socks
• long trousers and long-sleeved top (no buttons on trousers)

Please tell a member of staff.

Freephone 0800 052 0219

Email [email protected].

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