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RE:Use of Trampoline for exercise Kim Barnett uses a trampoline (bouncer) for daily exercise. Only read one study which used a bouncer to affect balance. It did not work. Maybe the trampoline is good for other aspects of fitness? Gymnasts use trampolines to get a better "air sence" so when they do stunts that involve air-born movements their inner ear and joint proprioceptors are trained to the task. I don't know if this will work for Parkinson's disease. Trampolines are no longer used in Physical Education classes in the United States. Reason: too many injuries while using the device, inadequate supervision, and this results in lots of litigation. I don't believe that trampoline jumping affects lymph drainage and i would be very sceptical of a company that says it does without providing evidence that it does, but if you think its a fun activity then who cares!? Good luck jumping Mark Hirsch --