Rebound therapy offers a great benefit for our children -
- Cardio-respiratory/stamina
- Muscle tone – build and maintain, helps to relax the muscles through rhythmic movement minimising tremors.
- Posture- Works the core to help support upper and lower limbs.
- Balance- works on uneven surfaces improving walking and standing.
- Communication- encourages eye to eye contact, builds trust between adults and children, through exercise and cardio it helps with vocalisation.
- Peer interaction , building friendships
- Helps to flush the body of toxins – toileting, sweating etc
- Perception of the body in space/spatial awareness
- Time to respond to instructions and exercise
- Cross curricular:- Numeracy, colour recognition, Literacy
- Sense of achievement
- Self-Confidence, self-image, independence
- Freedom of movement
Above all, rebound is FUN!