Special Needs
Trampolining can provide great benefit to a person with special needs. This list includes:
- balance
- patience
- reaction speed
- communication
- co-ordination
- stamina
- self confidence
- muscle tone
- strengthening of limbs
- self image
- eye contact
- sense of achievement
- social awareness
- spatial awareness
- height perception
- independence
- body awareness
- consideration for others
- and, of course, fun and enjoyment
Of course, it depends on the jumper as to how much the benefit from trampolines. Just the physical benefits are numerous, even by a very low skill in bouncing. Trampolining can provide:
- Improved oxygen intake benefiting the heart and lungs.
- Stamina: Increasing the muscles ability to perform.
- Strengthening the joints of the body, and improving movement (and reducing the risk of developing some forms of arthritis).
- An effect on circulation - of particular value in instances where there is an interruption of the normal circulatory system, such as trauma.
- Even in seemingly passive activities on the trampoline, the effect of movement and the slightly increased G-force will be affecting the internal organs. This activity will be stimulating areas such as digestion, and will over a period of regular trampoline use enhance their efficiency.
How Will a Trampoline Benefit Your Life?…What You Said
"I'm a single mum of two and I'm always looking for new ways to entertain my kids, this would be great because we could all have fun on it and it would be great exercise at the same time. I spend at least an hour a day of fun time with my kids and this would be perfect,I wish I'd had one when I was a kid!"
"I'm overweight and feeling chronic This would be the perfect tonic! The kids would love it, not just me! Imagine that beneath our tree!"
"Loads of outdoor fun fresh air and exercise what more could one ask for"
"My little girl and teenage boy Are guaranteed to jump for joy! Much more fun than a bike or dolly A trampoline would make Christmas jolly!"