Therapeutic trampolining is the intentional use of the trampoline and its surrounding environment to support functional, regulatory, motor, and communication goals in pediatric therapy.

Unlike sport-based trampoline or adaptive gymnastics programs, therapeutic trampolining is not focused on skill acquisition, form, or performance.

The emphasis is on:

how movement is experienced

how the nervous system responds

how the body organizes against gravity

and how engagement, regulation, and function emerge through play

Movement may occur on the trampoline bed, around the trampoline, or through therapist-supported positioning, depending on the needs of the child.

This approach allows therapists to work with:

children who require significant physical support

children developing postural control, strength, and transitions

children building regulation, engagement, and communication

children with complex motor, sensory, or neurological needs

The trampoline becomes a therapeutic environment, not a task to master.