Is rebounding "low impact"?

[bfit]

Is rebounding on a rebounder "low impact"? I'm not supposed to do high impact activities (like running or regular aerobics) after breaking my foot 2 1/2 years ago. I notice that various sites on the internet describe it as "low impact". My podiatrist first said "no", but then it turned out that he didn't even know what it was (he just thought "rebounding" sounded bad); then he said it was "probably OK".

[bzar]

if you do light bouncing, it should be ok. even using it as a walking surface would be good.

i friend of mine had double knee surgery. his physical therapist's rehab plan for him was to bounce on 2 rebounders, one for each leg. he would put them close together and each leg would lightly bounce from one to the other.

i asked him why couldn't he just bounce on 1 rebounder? the therapist said that the angle and stance of 2 rebounders allowed for a better rehabilitative recovery for each knee and would force the patient to go slower.

this was in the 1990s and he bought 2 basic rebounders from K-mart. when he recovered, he gave one to me.

[AsSweetAsSugar]

I'd recommend getting one with bungee cords, I have tried both springs and bungees, and the latter is more gentle on the joints. You can do "health bounce" which is very gentle, check on YouTube to see what it looks like.

[laurajhawk]

I agree that it’s low impact and that bungees are best. If you’re doing rebounding videos, be aware some include jumping on and off the rebounder; obviously don’t do that!

[Vantreesta]

Originally Posted by bzar

if you do light bouncing, it should be ok. even using it as a walking surface would be good.

i friend of mine had double knee surgery. his physical therapist's rehab plan for him was to bounce on 2 rebounders, one for each leg. he would put them close together and each leg would lightly bounce from one to the other.

i asked him why couldn't he just bounce on 1 rebounder? the therapist said that the angle and stance of 2 rebounders allowed for a better rehabilitative recovery for each knee and would force the patient to go slower.

this was in the 1990s and he bought 2 basic rebounders from K-mart. when he recovered, he gave one to me.

This is so interesting! I haven't rehabbed an injury in a while but just hearing this makes me feel justified that I almost bought a second one a few years ago!

[bzar]

Originally Posted by laurajhawk

I agree that it’s low impact and that bungees are best. If you’re doing rebounding videos, be aware some include jumping on and off the rebounder; obviously don’t do that!

i agree. i currently own a Jumpsport and it really is gentler and quieter too.

[warriorprincess]

I'm actually surprised you can't do high impact after 2 1/2 years. Did it not heal correctly? In any case, I think rebounding would be quite a nice strengthening workout for your feet.

[Gams]

I broke my leg several years ago. It healed well and I have no issues with that leg at all (it’s actually been broken twice in my lifetime.) My orthopedic surgeon told me my days of doing high impact are over and I haven’t done any at all since. The older I get, the more cautious I’ve become.

[Lannette]

Originally Posted by AsSweetAsSugar

I'd recommend getting one with bungee cords, I have tried both springs and bungees, and the latter is more gentle on the joints. You can do "health bounce" which is very gentle, check on YouTube to see what it looks like.

Originally Posted by laurajhawk

I agree that it’s low impact and that bungees are best. If you’re doing rebounding videos, be aware some include jumping on and off the rebounder; obviously don’t do that!

Wish there was a “like” button. I agree bungees are the way to go. More gentle and quiet as well. Wearing supportive shoes, at least initially, may be a good idea.

[bfit]

I'm in the same situation as Gams. My foot has healed just fine, but I've been told by three podiatrists, three physical therapists, and two doctors not to do high impact any more. I really miss it!