Sunken Trampoline Hoist Case Study

As part of substantial building work in 2014, Dolphin Mobility installed a Handi-Move mobile pool lift over a sunken trampoline. The hoist enables all children, regardless of their disability, to have access to the equipment.

Physical Education Coordinator Maxine Shearer explained: “The trampoline and associated rebound therapy plays a vital role within our curriculum. We believe every child should be involved in as much therapy as possible throughout the day.”

“The moment the children arrive their therapy begins. Each part of their daily routine is carefully planned to maximise the positive physical effects. Every child is encouraged to take part in as much physical activity as their disability will allow. Thanks to the hoist from Dolphin Mobility, rebound therapy on the trampoline is one activity that almost every child can now enjoy”.

Over recent years, Dolphin Mobility has noticed a significant rise in the number of enquiries for hoists which are suitable for use as part of a rebound therapy programme. Managing Director Craig Dunnage explained: “There is no doubting the benefits of rebound therapy. Whilst the staff at the Lady Zia Wernher School are lucky to have a sunken trampoline, there is still the need for a hoist to enable the children to be safely transferred on and off the surface. The hoist we installed was a Handi-Move mobile pool lift which is very popular with leisure centres, fitness clubs and swimming pools.

As the trampoline is outside, Maxine and her colleagues needed a hoist which can be easily moved away for storage when not in use. Releasing the hoist from the socket in the ground is achieved through pressing a button on the control box. After which, the casters ensure ease of manoeuvrability.

Whist this installation only features one socket, it is possible to have multiple sockets. Once the hoist has been removed a blanking plug is placed over the stem to ensure a flush surface.