What in the world is rebounding?

[amypowerhands]

I have seen rebounding mentioned in literaure but really have never had an explanation to what it is? Such an interesting word, considering some of the other aspects of MFR. Anyone have any thoughts? Anyone have any interesting experiences? What are the goals/desired results?

[StressSolutions]

I took rebounding last August as part of the Vacation series. I am of the mind that unwinding should be a prerequisite, because that is all that rebounding leads to, which is great, if a person unwinds. If not, then it is kinda boring to be bounced and rocked around. I left that class kinda unhappy. I have since been at a studygroup where it was integrated and it was very nice.

On the other hand, it can be used as a diagnostic tool, you can see where some restrictions are by where the body moves and does not move. There was no book, no notes given for this class.

Can't wait for Walt, Cathy and Rob to share what they know....

[WaltFritz]

Rebounding may have led to an unwinding to many in the seminar, but it need not be the only outcome during treatment. And, remember that an unwinding does not have to be the large scale type that you saw in class. Many clients are having subtle, but very profound internal unwindings.awarenesses throughout treatment. I've had clients with Trager training who see similarities in Unwinding. Not hjaving studied Trager, I'm not sure of the differences.

Rebounding can have so many different purposes and/or outcomes. It can be a great diagnostic tool, helping to identify (and treat) areas that are not moving. It works well for improving client's awareness of their bodies and leaves one with a highly charged energetic sensation. Though Rebounding does not addressfascial restrictions directly, it does show that there are different manners in which to bring about change within the body.

[MarionFM]

I have not taken the rebounding seminar yet, but it was taught in another JB seminar. I am using it more and more. Most people find it very soothing. (As my 100 year old client said "That feels odd." "Shall I stop?" Oh no, it makes me feel loose all over.")

It was explained to us that receiving so many sensations can be confusing to the CNS and will sometimes allow the body to let go of pain or retain a structural change that the body might otherwise resist.

There is a knack to getting the body to move in a flowing manner. Once you get a rhythm going, you can see the points where the body is stuck and probably needs more work.

[Cathy]

A good visual of rebounding is taking a bowl of water and moving it and seeing the water rock back and forth. We are over 70% water- lots of fluid with vital organs and structures running through it, all surrounded by the fascial system.

Rebounding helps use the fluid in the body to break free some restrictions- kind of like a wave that repetitively breaks against the shore can wear away the land.

Some people will be triggered into unwindings, some people get frustrated and irritated, some people feel it is relaxing. Everyone will get the response they need.

It's a great course that can really help with progressing patients.

Oh, and it's not just people who like it. I was rebounding a horse last night and pretty soon he looked like a bobble head and his lip was almost touching the ground! And this is a usually high strung horse!

Hope this helps

Cathy Covell, PT
Paoli Myofascial Release Center

[goodtouch2]

The way that I have understand John Barnes to explain Myofascial Rebounding is that Rebounding addresses the elastic and fluid components of the fascial system. It can be used for assessment and treatment. By watching how the patient's body reacts to the gentle and rhytmical motion introduced by rebounding, the therapist can assess where fascial restrictions are blocking motion. Now, we have more information on what areas need to be treated. Because this fluid motion is so gentle, it helps to reduce holding and subconscious bracing patterns that other techniques cannot directly reach. Now, patient's awareness of blocked areas can occur and trapped energy can be diminished. Rebounding definitely compliments other MFR techniques and improves in their effectivness.

Rebounding works on the energetic, fascial, neuromuscular and osseous levels. This gentle motion can help to facillitate a reorganization (or chaos, as some have heard it referred to) on all the above mentioned levels in an effort to help free the body of it's bracing patterns.

It is all good stuff.

hope this helps,

Rob Maggio

[EgoMagickian]

I came to post this exact question. The MFR website is not very descriptive on this topic at all ;-)

It's part of the Vacation series I'm interested in and, frankly, I wish they were teaching Unwinding instead. I don't want to wait until next year to do the Unwinding class

But this thread does make it sound more interesting. I will set the intention to be open to it and to get everything I can out of it.

[Timedess]

But... what IS Rebounding? I am not asking for a dissertation or instruction manual, I am just curious as to what it looks like when it is done. Y'all have got me thinking of "Jello", here. How is this accomplished?

[WaltFritz]

Renee,
Rebounding is done by standing at the sidde of the treatment table and gently rocking your client. You time into the rhythm of thier body, not leading. Once a rhythm is established, you stay with that rocking motion. Variations on your part are the amount of pressure you begin with or change during the technique, which will depend on their response as well as what you mat be trying to accomplish. Rebounding can last for just a few minutes, or for a much longer period of time. It can be done supine or prone, local or global. I see great gains in client relaxation, as well as occasionally facilitating larger movement patterns or unwindings.

If you would like more information, let me know.

[maestra]

Saw Rebounding demonstrated by John Barnes @ MFRI on an instructor. It was interesting, and the instructor after only a couple minutes went into Unwinding.... off the table and onto the floor under the table...

It seemed to take quite a while for him to gather himself together, he seemed visibly shaken for several minutes afterwards but he did go on to instruct again that day.

[Timedess]

Renee,
Rebounding is done by standing at the sidde of the treatment table and gently rocking your client. You time into the rhythm of thier body, not leading. Once a rhythm is established, you stay with that rocking motion. Variations on your part are the amount of pressure you begin with or change during the technique, which will depend on their response as well as what you mat be trying to accomplish. Rebounding can last for just a few minutes, or for a much longer period of time. It can be done supine or prone, local or global. I see great gains in client relaxation, as well as occasionally facilitating larger movement patterns or unwindings.

If you would like more information, let me know.

Thank you, Walt. What is "unwinding"?

[WaltFritz]

Unwinding is the expression of movement. You probably have seen it already on your table when a client moves in response to what is happening inside them. It can be large or small, focused or global. It can happen when your client feels safe and allows themselves to soften into a release. It can accompany some sort of inner notation of emotion on their part, though they may not be able to quantify it.

I believe that there are other threads on the MFR Techniques section that speak of unwinding. Check them out: http://www.bodyworkonline.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=56

[Timedess]

Very interesting reading, Walt- thanks for the info as well as the link. I tellya, I learn SO MUCH here, even when I'm not particularly trying to, LOL!

More reading later- I have a meeting to go to and my 2yo is demanding attention before I leave.

[AGWLMT]

I left that class kinda unhappy. I have since been at a studygroup where it was integrated and it was very nice.

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When I took Rebounding the first time, I was completely irritable the first night especially. I was staying with my family out of town and my children were bouncing around that night and it was triggering me big time! As the course went on, as i released more. that got better...but whew!
Rebounding can stir up a 'stuck' client and help them move along their path, it sure did for me. I also learned why little kids have temper tantrums...feels good to get that all out that is why!

my 2 cents