Guest guest Posted December 12, 2000 Report Share Posted December 12, 2000 Hi Gayle and welcome! I heartily recommend water exercise! Some days I don't feel up to " exercise " but just moving around in the pool gets me feeling better and is more movement than I would get at home LOL Check out the Arthritis Foundation web page at www.arthritis.org. At that site you can put in your zip code and find out if there are AF water classes near you. The AF classes are often held at YMCAs, Parks and Rec depts. etc. The instructors will have specific training for people with arthritis related limitations. Ideally, the pool will be 92 degrees. There are several levels of classes from basic stretching to water aerobics. Be sure to only do those things that are comfortable for you, work at your own pace. Also, at the AF website there are options to purchase video tapes that show water exercise programs. Tai Chi is another type of movement that is very gentle and can be done by anyone. Check for classes in your area. Hope this helps! LaRita Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 18, 2003 Report Share Posted September 18, 2003 I was prescribed water therapy a few years ago when I had back surgery. I couldn't do it because after a few minutes in the heated pool I would be unable to walk after getting out of the pool. I can swim in the ocean when the water is very cold. Helen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 18, 2003 Report Share Posted September 18, 2003 Interesting Helen, yes, my pool is about 92 degrees. I think that loosens and limbers muscles so they can stretch better. The first time I got out of the pool after PT therapy, I was wobbly too. Ocean swimming is my favorite - as long as it is tropical island/lagoon style:) ~ Gretchen Helen Normandin wrote: > > I was prescribed water therapy a few years ago when I had back surgery. I > couldn't do it because after a few minutes in the heated pool I would be > unable to walk after getting out of the pool. I can swim in the ocean when > the water is very cold. > > Helen > > > The email group is a community of women and men, all ages and stages of life, who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may exchange ideas and solutions for living more positive lives with Charcot Marie Tooth Disease. The only requirement for membership is to have CMT or know someone with CMT. Persons in the early stages of diagnosis are also welcome, as are medical professionals. is not allied with any sect, denomination, politics or institution; does not wish to engage in any controversy, neither endorses or opposes any causes. There are no dues or fees required for membership or participation in our discussions. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 19, 2003 Report Share Posted September 19, 2003 Gretchen, This was beyond wobbly. My knees got swollen, red, and I was literally immobile for a while. I had trouble driving home after therapy. This happened only in the inside pool. I have no trouble in cold, cold, water. I love NH, Maine beaches where the water is freezing. When we lived in the south many years ago we used to go to Myrtle Beach on the weekends. When the weather got warm I had to stop going there because I couldn't walk on the hot sand and hated the warm water. I hadn't thought about that for a long time until we moved to CT. The beach water here is tepid and I don't like it. RI has colder water. Much more to my liking. Helen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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