Therapeutic Trampolining

TheraBounce specializes in the provision of therapeutic trampolining for children and adults with a wide range of disabilities, diagnoses, and needs. Therapeutic trampolining is about much more than jumping! A trampoline provides a unique movement environment that can be adapted for each person. Sessions may include supported bouncing, play, stretching, rolling, sitting, standing, walking, balance activities or practicing transitions.

Activities are selected around the individual’s goals, comfort, interests and support needs. Some participants move independently, while others benefit from hands-on support, adapted positioning or assistance from more than one team member. At TheraBounce we believe that any BODY can bounce and we support individuals with a wide range of support needs in achieving their movement and recreational goals through therapeutic trampolining!

Here are some key aspects of therapeutic trampolining:

1. Physical Exercise: Trampolines provide a low-impact, adaptable environment to engage in physical exercise. Bouncing on a trampoline (both independently and with support) helps individuals develop and improve their balance, coordination, muscle strength, and cardiovascular fitness.

2. Sensory Stimulation: Bouncing on a trampoline provides the individual with both vestibular and proprioceptive input, which can be calming and regulating for individuals with sensory processing needs. This can support self regulation, sensory integration, reducing hyperactivity or anxiety, and improve body awareness.

3. Improved Gross Motor Skills: Therapeutic trampolining can aid in the development of gross motor skills, including rolling, sitting, kneeling, standing, walking, jumping, and transitions.

4. Enhanced Social Skills: Trampoline therapy sessions provide an opportunity for social interaction and engagement with a 1:1 therapeutic trampoline specialist which is associated with improvement in following instructions, turn taking, and awareness of personal space.

5. Confidence: Achieving success on the trampoline, whether it's mastering a new skill or simply bouncing independently, can boost an individual's self-esteem, confidence, and autonomy.

6. Emotional Regulation: The rhythmic bouncing on a trampoline can have a calming and soothing effect, helping individuals regulate their emotions and reduce stress and anxiety.

7. Fun and Motivation: One of the significant advantages of therapeutic trampolining is that it's enjoyable and motivating, making it very intrinsically motivating for individuals to engage in therapy regularly and progress.

8. Adaptable: The trampoline is an environment that can be adapted to meet almost any support needs. Therapeutic trampoline sessions can support individuals with complex and varying needs, with goals being flexible from skill acquisition, to relaxation and enjoyment, to strengthening, to self regulation… the list goes on.