TRAMPOLINE THERAPY

Trampoline Therapy :))

North, C. (2011). Trampoline therapy. Livestrong, Retrieved from http://www.livestrong.com/article/351315-trampoline-therapy/

What is the activity:

Trampoline therapy is an activity that utilizes the joy and exhilaration of jumping high and feeling weightless while airborne for therapeutic purposes. It is facilitated as a low-impact form of aerobic exercise.

Instructions on how to facilitate activity:
Who might benefit from this:

A Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist will have different goals for the many different populations that can benefit from trampolining. A therapist would most likely supervise the client as they rebounded for safety and observation purposes.

Trampoline therapy has the potential to work with many different populations. Populations that may benefit from this are children with down syndrome, cerebral palsy and developmental disabilities. It would help them gain skills such as self confidence, balance, and coordination. It can be facilitated for children with autism to help with sensory issues. It could also be a great opportunity for people who have hearing and visual impairments. It's therapeutic quality also proves to bring joy to children with emotional issues and attention deficit disorders.

Contradictions:

There were no contradictions to be found.

Materials needed:

To facilitate therapeutic trampolining you will need a client, therapist and a trampoline!

Special Considerations:

However, to indulge in this fun therapeutic activity liabilities must be considered. Safety must also be taken into an account. This means making sure the trampoline is in a location that is clear of buildings and other dangerous objects (whether it's inside or outside.) It must also be on flat and stable ground. A therapist may want to include a safety net or a handle for balance and stability. You might want to consider making sure the springs are covered with a shock-absorbing safety pad, as well as using some type of trampoline enclosure system.

Once all these considerations are made, trampolining can be utilized as a holistic activity that is undeniably fun!