What is rebounder ?

Well, you have to be careful about exercise when it comes to lymphedema, if thats what this is about,because raising your core temperature is what exacerbates it.  

Just a note to let you know that your lymphatic system reacts to rebounding in as little as 2 minutes.I do 2 minutes several times a day. I don't think it makes a great impact on my core temperature. I do not have lymphedema, I'm trying to keep it from happening. I do have some swelling on some days and my massage therapist does lymphatic massage and the rebounding helps keep it all flowing. That's my two cents worth.

My wife had an axillary node dissection and is at risk of lymphodema.  Is there some credible evidence regarding the rebounder having a positive impact on this?

DITTO IrishinNC 

Not everyone is a runner, so for me, this is a great alternative while doing everything in moderation

"The mini-trampoline subjects the body to gravitational pulls ranging from zero at the top of each bounce to 2 - 3 times the force of gravity at the bottom, depending on how high the person is rebounding. Unlike jogging on hard surfaces which puts extreme stress on certain joints such as the ankles and knees eventually damaging them, rebounding affects every joint and cell in the body equally.

The rebounding motion stimulates all internal organs, moves the cerebral-spinal fluid, and is beneficial for the intestines. Many immune cells such as T-lymphocytes and macrophages are self-propelled through amebic action. These cells contain molecules identical to those in muscle tissue. All cells in the body become stronger in response to the increased "G force" during rebounding, and this cellular exercise results in the self-propelled immune cells being up to 5 times more active. These immune cells are responsible for eating viruses, bacteria and even cancer cells, so it is good that they be active. Jumping on a mini-trampoline directly strengthens the immune system, so it's a big deal!

It increases the capacity for breathing.
It circulates more oxygen to the tissues.
It helps combat depression.
It helps normalize your blood pressure.
It helps prevent cardiovascular disease.
It increases the activity of the red bone marrow in the production of red blood cells.
It aids lymphatic circulation, as well as blood flow in the veins of the circulatory system.
It lowers elevated cholesterol and triglyceride levels.
It stimulates the metabolism, thereby reducing the likelihood of obesity.
It tones up the glandular system, especially the thyroid to increase its output.
It improves coordination throughout the body.
It promotes increased muscle fiber tone.
It offers relief from neck and back pains, headaches, and other pain caused by lack of exercise.
It enhances digestion and elimination processes.
It allows for easier relaxation and sleep.
It results in a better mental performance, with sharper learning processes.
It relieves fatigue and menstrual discomfort for women.
It minimizes the number of colds, allergies, digestive disturbances, and abdominal problems.
It tends to slow down aging.

Hope that helps, CHEERS !

When my brother who got into running marathons after a triple by-pass shows me his black toenails, I say, it ain't for me and after walking 365 x 2 for 13 years with my babydog (may he rest in peace), I find walking very lonely except when I have to run errands which I do all the time. 

I say to each her own, we all have to find our way through these most challenging times !!!!

Agnieszka, please call your surgeon and possibly ask for a referral to a lymphedema specialist.  It sounds like you have a seroma, which the surgeon can drain.  You also want to make sure you don't have an infection since it is so soon since your surgery.  Plus, if you do have lymphedema, all that bouncing can cause harm if you don't get it treated.

I have mild Lymphedema and my LE therapist was enthusiastic about my using a rebounder, as long as I wore my compression sleeve.

Beth

 Luan-Great info! Here is more:

Rebounding is the absolutely best exercise one can do to PREVENT lymphedema. It is not something to be afraid of. It will also reduce lympedema and physical therapists recommend it.

The lymphatic system is the most important system for moving toxins out of the body. Swelling from lymphedema is not from heat. It is from a build up of toxins. Toxins will not flow once the lymphatic system has been compromised. The reason we get lymphedema after surgery is because our lymphatic system has been barbarically abused by the idiots who continue to remove lymph nodes when even when current studies show it is not necessary (google it yourself).

Unlike the heart, lymph does not have a pump to keep it flowing. Lymph moves by a series of valves that open and close as we move. Yes, walking will help, but the gravitational forces from rebounding is the best way to get these valves working. Yoga is also great, and as Agnieszka has brilliantly figured out, so does bouncing on an exercise ball.

I began rebounding a few days after my surgery. I have never had any lymphedema as a result. My doctors only advice was to do what I felt comfortable doing. I also rode my bike 10 miles five days after surgery. Since the surface of the trail was smooth, it was more confortable and less jarring than walking. Exercise will PREVENT lymphedema. Sitting around worrying about sweating will not.

Beginners can just sit on the rebounder if they are not comforable with jumping. It will still be beneficial.

I am a former phys ed teacher, and I volunteer teaching rebounding classes at our local cancer wellness centers. I use a Needak rebounder. After trying several others, it is the best. It is very smooth and made in the USA. No cheapo parts. It comes with a great DVD of the immune system. Do not waste money on one of those cheap ones. I did this first and once I fell in love with rebounding, I got the better quality Needak.

I do it almost every day. I even do yoga and crunches, ballet balances, etc. on it. One more bonus, it tightens those inner spichter muscles. No more incontinence.LOL

Happy jumping!

Thank you Vivre !  I could almost feel my tail between my legs...

I know, they're talking about not proceeding with node removal anymore, all that PAIN and no gain !!! 

Being short on imagination, I look to you for advice on anything else I could do.  Living in the very polluted Montreal area, one does not want to defeat the purpose.  Was thinking of getting a bike this summer, but a girlfriend told me that every time she was out on hers, she developed asthmatic symptoms.  I don't even want to sit out on my balcony, that's how bad it is.  Stinky gyms are out for me, as I cannot afford the more exclusive ones.  Am looking forward to taking some funky dance classes once I get rid of the pesky wig !  

agnieska,

read thru this (am off for work so cant retype)..

http://nanaymiriam.wordpress.com/2010/05/06/on-the-rebound/

btw, am not selling trampolines or rebounders..

just answered your question.

my mother actually started rebounding 3 months after her mastectomy. it has been more than 1 year since the mastectomy. and she is probably lucky not to have lymphedema as MOC warned us about. she was under the care of a physical therapist for 6 months after her mastectomy-- and the rebounding was not an issue to her PT (at that time).

all I know is that it helped my mother to move her bowels ... during the first few months..

now she can move her bowels though without the help of the rebounder..

nanay,

I cannot see how jumping on a small trampoline can cause you to "sweat out pollution".  Are there any studies or references for this?

The only thing jumping could do is increase breathing rate and increase oxygen/carbon dioxide exchange.  Also, sweating is a physiological reponse primarily designed to cool the body, not to remove toxins (insignificant amounts of urea are in sweat)..  Other organs in the body are for toxins.  Except in the case of uremia where urine is not produced and it is released as urea in the sweat(sometimes fatal).

motherofsons-You are absolutely wrong about rebounding. Do some research. It is not just about sweating. You must move the lymph. The lymphatic system is natures detoxifier. If it all just sits there, we remain toxic. Toxins back up and then our whole system becomes compromised. If we are constipated, we are full of toxins. Rebounding helps with that. We have more lymphatic fluid than we have blood. Yet there is no pump. We most move it to move it. What do you think all that swelling is in the ankles of people who do not move? It is not water. It is lymph!

Don't knock rebounding unless you have tried it and have educated yourself about it.

BTW-I am not selling rebounders. I just believe in them 100%.

BTW, I'm not sure if this is what you're getting at, but sweating will not prevent lymphedema.  In fact, one sure way to puff up like a Macy's parade float would be to sit in a steam room.

hi binney,

my mother's PT did not ask her to use rebounding to treat lymphedema.

am just saying that her PT was ok with her rebounding as a form of exercise