Therapeutic Trampoline Starter Pack

Therapeutic Trampoline Starter Pack for Pediatric Therapists

A practical, regulation-focused guide for using the trampoline as a therapeutic tool — not a sport.

The Therapeutic Trampoline Starter Pack is a clinician-created resource designed to help pediatric therapists confidently and safely begin incorporating trampoline-based movement into therapy sessions.

This guide reframes the trampoline as a therapeutic environment that supports regulation, engagement, communication, and functional movement — across a wide range of diagnoses and support needs.

Who This Resource Is For

• Pediatric Physical Therapists
• Occupational Therapists
• Speech-Language Pathologists
• Recreational Therapists

This resource is not intended for gymnastics or movement coaches.

What’s Inside

This PDF includes:

• A clear definition of therapeutic trampolining
• Why play and movement matter in therapy
• Multidisciplinary benefits across PT, OT, SLP, and recreational therapy
• Safety foundations and environmental considerations
• Practitioner readiness and skill expectations
• Contraindications and care factors
• Five simple, regulation-focused trampoline activities
• Equipment considerations and ethical disclosures

All content is written through a neurodiversity-affirming, play-first, regulation-based lens.

Why Therapists Use This Guide

Therapists often feel hesitant to use a trampoline due to:

• safety concerns
• uncertainty about contraindications
• lack of confidence in progressing activities
• difficulty explaining trampoline use to families or colleagues

This starter pack provides a clear, ethical, and clinically grounded framework to support safe implementation and informed decision-making.

Important Notes

• This resource is intended as an introductory guide, not a replacement for professional training.
• Activities included are appropriate for children who are already bouncing independently or with support.
• For therapists working with clients who are not yet jumping or who require higher levels of physical support, additional training is recommended.

About the Author

Dr. Sigourney Weathers, PT, DPT

Pediatric Physical Therapist | Therapeutic Trampoline Specialist

Founder of Balanced Creations Therapy & Trampoline, Dr. Weathers specializes in play-based, child-led, neurodiversity-affirming therapy and teaches professionals how to use the trampoline as a purposeful therapeutic environment.