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