The Rebound Therapy Institute
The Rebound Therapy Institute (RTI) is the international membership network and information-sharing hub for Rebound Therapy practitioners.
Membership is free of charge for all practitioners who hold a valid Rebound Therapy certificate with an up-to-date validation number.
Why Validation Matters
All authentic Rebound Therapy certificates carry a unique RTI validation number.
This number:
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Confirms your training is accredited.
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Shows when, where, and by whom your course was delivered.
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Is often required for insurance purposes.
It’s a good idea to keep your validation number somewhere safe (such as saved in your phone) in case you misplace your certificate.
Membership
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Membership is available to all with an up-to-date Rebound Therapy practitioner certificate.
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Fellowship is awarded to practitioners who have completed two Extension courses in addition to their core qualification.
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Both membership and fellowship are provided at no cost, funded by ReboundTherapy.org, the founding body and international consultancy.
Benefits of Membership
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Proof of accredited training.
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Unlimited email support for Rebound Therapy practice in schools, clubs, or centres.
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Access to a global network of experienced practitioners.
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Exclusive access to the RTI Members’ Area: supporting resources, trainer materials, and research papers.
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Opportunity to publish your own papers on the ReboundTherapy.org website.
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Regular updates by email.
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Right to use the ‘approved’ logo on paperwork (available on request).
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Post-nominals: MRTI (Members) and FRTI (Fellows).
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Automatic membership of the National Association of Sports Coaches (NASC), with the option to use the letters NASC and obtain a personalised NASC certificate and badge.
Accessing the Members’ Area
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Certificates issued in the UK include the founder’s signature (E.G. Anderson) and a validation number.
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This validation number provides login access to the RTI Members and Trainers Area on the ReboundTherapy.org website.
If your certificate does not yet include a validation number, you can request one here.
The Principles of Rebound Therapy
"The principles of Rebound Therapy form the basis of all gymnastic movement and are therefore the logical and advisable starting point for trampoline coach training – even for those who have no intention of teaching people with disabilities."
Rebound Therapy enhances movement by allowing energy-assisted patterns of motion to be programmed and repeated. This process meets the movement needs of those with motor impairments while also providing a strong foundation for able participants to progress through all levels of trampoline performance.
The term Rebound Therapy was created by Eddy Anderson in 1969. Correctly applied, it describes a defined methodology, assessment framework, and programme for using trampolines to support therapeutic positioning, exercise, and recreation for people with a wide range of additional needs.
To protect the integrity of the method, only practitioners qualified and validated by ReboundTherapy.org (UK) or its official international partners may use the title Rebound Therapy.
RTI Constitution
The Rebound Therapy Institute is founded on the following principles:
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To pursue contribution towards fulfillment of the individual by developing personal qualities, attitudes and social skills through structured and progressive Rebound Therapy activities, subject to the participant's ability.
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To provide an enjoyable, health giving and worthwhile recreational and therapeutic activity for all participants.
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To encourage and enable participants to have a goal to work towards at all times.
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To ensure the integrity and standard of instructors is maintained to a high standard.
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To facilitate the sharing of ideas and knowledge for the continuing development of Rebound Therapy.
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To further the understanding that the principles of Rebound Therapy form the basis of gymnastic movement and can be used as a logical starting point for all trampoline coach training.