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
- 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
"A trampoline will keep the kids amused but more importantly help to get rid of my flabby legs and cellulite - heaven! "
" Keep me fit and keep me fun"
" my little ones could bounce all day and then i'd burn some calories away"
"When things go wrong and my blood pressure starts to rise, I'd relieve my stress and have some fun on my prize, jumping up and down on my new trampoline, with a beaming smile is where I'd be seen. "