How a trampoline benefits kids with Cystic Fibrosis
Kids living with Cystic Fibrosis endure many treatments and pills daily, regardless if they have known infections or secondary illnesses.
In their healthy state to manage CF; every day, 365 days a year and several times a day, they take handfuls of pills. I can only imagine how difficult this is on the kids themselves and their families to coax and encourage and watch them take their pills and assist them to do their treatments on days when they feel good and want to just be like their “normal” friends and siblings.
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Trampoline bouncing a treatment
One treatment that is deemed fun and gives the kids some pleasure and the ability to play and feel normal while helping their condition is jumping on a trampoline. Jumping on a trampoline is a physio recommendation and most kids find this the only fun treatment of having CF. Physiotherapists and Doctors recommend the use of trampoline for CF Therapy in conjunction with other more traditional treatments.
The benefits of jumping on a trampoline with Cystic Fibrosis
Bouncing on a trampoline is something the kids can do on their own and feel good about being in control of treatment, they feel happier and the ultimate result is the bouncing helps to clear mucus from their lungs, the independence and enjoyment also assist in their overall mental wellbeing; fitness and happiness too.
I asked our local CF community for their own observations and experiences of the use of trampoline therapy for their kids living with CF. My appreciation to the families that shared the following comments enabling us all to understand a little more about Cystic fibrosis.
What families say about having a trampoline for their kids with CF
We have one, it’s an older one but Brody goes on it a lot, his dad and sister go on it with him too to make it fun. He has used it since he was walking. I don’t think we could survive without it, it’s kind of a go to for us as doing Pep is harder with Brody as he doesn’t like to sit still and hasn’t got a long attention span., Mum of Brody aged 5
We take Baby Charlotte out for a bounce when the weather is good, but we aren't experienced enough yet to know if it makes a difference. She gets a lot of bouncing on the Fit ball though and I'm certain that helps. We can’t wait until she is old enough to use a trampoline. Mum of Charlotte aged 10months
The bouncing definitely helps physio and gets the mucus up! Mum of Ellie-May aged 11
Gosh, When Jordie was young, he used it daily and coughed up heaps of mucus. It was the best form of Physio. Very positive results and something he enjoyed. ?????? Mother of Jordie who is now in his twenties
Rita does use it daily for her physio, before school. It definitely seems effective in combination with her pep. It's great to have. Mother of Rita aged 11
We got a tramp for Mitch when he was 3. Really beneficial I think & another way to break the monotony of physio Mother of Mitch aged 19
Our is used all the time - winter has made it tricky to get outside at times and just moved house so haven’t set it back up yet, and we need to replace the outside padding , but when they can Indie and Caden use it as part of Physio at least 2 to 3 times a week. Pep and trampoline is the best fun ???? Mother of Caden 5 and Indie 3 who both have CF
We have one but need to consider upsizing as it’s not quite big enough now. Was a great addition to physio ???? Mother to Mia aged 6
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Geelong Cystic Fibrosis Inc
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