Rebound therapy

Rebound therapy - I am a physio student and have observed and participated in the use of rebound therapy. On searching for evidence supporting or even indicating its use i have not found any relevent articles. Having used the usual sites, pubmed etc. can anyone surggest any articals, sites or alternative supporting evidence? Any suggestion greatly appreciated.

[alophysio]

Hi!

Pardon my ignorance but what is rebound therapy?

Rebound therapy is apparently no very widely used, however it is used with people with learning disabilities and cerebral pasly. Its the the theraputic use of a trampoline to alter/effect tone among other things, such as cardiovascular exercise, balance training, and improving head control. Additional benifits include social and emotional aspects, plus its fun. This is what i have read and experienced as a student and have yet to find a strong or significant evidence base for its use,

hope that gives you a brief idea.

not sure what's the difference but i usually use firstsearch instead when researching for articles. have you tried using that instead?

There is a scale for measuring skill development in Rebound therapy called the Huddersfield Functional Index. It is a validated tool that can be adapted to any skill you wish to try with clients.

[Paul Kaye]

Hi,
Rebound Therapy is the phrase used to describe special needs trampolining; the use of trampolines in providing therapeutic exercise and recreation for people with a wide range of special needs.
Participants range from mild to severe physical disabilities and from mild to profound and multiple learning disabilities.
The phrase was coined by the physiotherapist, head teacher and remedial gymnast - Eddy Anderson who developed the techniques in the 1960s. Eddy has been refining the techniques ever since and with his team, runs tutoring course all over the UK for physiotherapists, school teachers, care managers and trampoline coaches.
The website for Rebound Therapy in the UK is Rebound Therapy dot org

Prior to the formation of Rebound Therapy dot Org, very little published information was available for Rebound Therapy or special needs trampolining. This website now provides an opportunity for those involved to publish and share their experiences and for students and practitioners to find and request information. Details of training courses are also shown.
Eddy Anderson can be contacted by email via this site.

[Dwijen]

Hi to the members of Physiobase.com My name is Dwijen. I am a physiotherapist from India.
Can anyone guide me as to how can i get a comprehensive assessment format for Cerebral Palsy?