trampoline for lymphedema anyone?

kalyla

trampoline for lymphedema anyone?

kalyla

My massage therapist heard that jumping on a small trampoline 500 times, 2 times per day is a great way to get lymph fluid un-stuck and moving. Has anyone heard of this and does it work? 

Binney4

Hi, Kalyla,

I'll go rustle up some of our earlier mini-tramp posts (it's also called rebounding). Not sure about the 500 times, but I sure wouldn't start out with that many. Start easy and work up. And it's not exactly jumping on it, either. You just bounce, with your feet not even leaving the mat. There's some evidence it works for lower limb lymphedema, but there's no research about arm lymphedema. Still, lots of gals here have said it works, and it doesn't have much potential for dangerous side-effects (unless you fall off -- so they do recommend the sort of rebounder that has a hand rail on it). Worth a try!

I'll go see what I can find...
Binney

LindaLou53

Hi Kalyla,

There have been some discussions on rebounding for lymphedema on this forum already so I thought I would bump up the threads so you can read some of the comments from other members.  I have had a rebounder for awhile now and really do think it makes a difference in my LE.  I don't think I jump 500 times at each session but I generally will jump for about 5 min in the morning while watching the news and again at night when I can remember to do it.  Actually "bouncing" is a more accurate term as opposed to jumping. When talking about rebounding for lymphedema health, you don't generally let your feet leave the surface of the rebounder, but rather just bounce to get the full effect of gravity to help stimulate your lymph system.

If you decide to buy one make sure you check it for heavy duty construction, maximum weight limit and a grab bar for safety.  Here is a pic similar to the one I use:

Binney4

Hi, LindaLou!

Too funny! We were posting at the same time and we've flooded the board with rebounding posts! Kalyla, go for it!

Binney

kalyla

Thanks LindaLou and Binney, I just might give rebounding a try.

AimeeFaye

I've been using a rebounder for the past three weeks since it was recommended by friends with other conditions, and even if it doesn't help the lymphedma in my right arm it is great for my legs!!  The lymphedma in my right arm just started before Christmas, so I am still waiting for my physio date.  Looking forward to hearing if others have found out if this helps!

rwuensch

I have mild lymphedema in my chest, underarm and back.  I've been doing the LE massage that I was taught by a specialist.  It doesn't seem to work.  Then I read about bouncing on a trampoline.  My kids have a mini one in the basement, so I figured I'd give it a try.  I bounced lightly doing a swimming motion with my arms for about five minutes.  Shortly after getting off the trampoline, the swelling went down and the pain subsided.  It seems miraculous to me that it could work so quickly and effectively -- but it did.  I'm going to bounce a little every day!  Try it!

Nordy

AND rebounding also helps with bone strength - so it is good for cancer survivors as we are especially prone to osteopenia and osteoporosis!

lauralu

My sister just bought me on eI have done some bouncing and also feel encouraged that it could be helpful not just for LE but general health an dwell being. They day it burns more calories than many excercise and does not cause problems with jolting the body like jogging etc. So i guess easy does it.