Guest guest Posted January 18, 2002 Report Share Posted January 18, 2002 My doctor just recommend the same thing. Unfortunately, there isn't a YWCA in my area but, if there is one near any of you, check it out. I'll have to keep looking. W Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 22, 2002 Report Share Posted May 22, 2002 Bekah actually learned to walk in the pool. She was taking steps but not well. Between aqua therapy and using the pool in our yard...Wa La! Judi (Bekah's Mom-mom) [ ] Swimming > When my daughter was about 9 months old I enrolled her in the YMCA swimming > program, she went with my husband for half an hour every week. Her motor > skills were delay, but we noticed that a few weeks after starting to swim her > motor skills improved, she started rolling over etc which she never did > before. Just an idea. > > Allie > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 23, 2003 Report Share Posted March 23, 2003 --- WOW! Sounds like this really helps the PA. If only I wasn't so self- conscious with the P I could benefit from the water. I used to love to swim! I don't think my local Y would appreciate my " flakes " in the water...weather too cool in KY for outdoor swimming just yet. Maybe when it gets hotter... God Bless! In , " driftydiane " <driftydiane@r...> wrote: > I, too, get great help from aquasize. One of the big reasons, we > moved down here to the Rio Grande Valley was the weather (no " real " > winter) and three (3)!! heated swimming pools. We keep one of them > at 90F for the aquasize and water aerobics classes. The other 2 > are " only " at 86-88F. > > I really stiffen up on the rare days i do not exercise. > > Diane in deep south Texas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 24, 2003 Report Share Posted March 24, 2003 I doh't know about your local Y, but if they understand that p is not contagious & swimming is recommended, surely they wouldn't say, " No. " The aquatic exercises that I've attended were in very warm water and were soothing. I need to get back to that. Sylvia Hudson <teresah24@...> wrote:--- WOW! Sounds like this really helps the PA. If only I wasn't so self- conscious with the P I could benefit from the water. I used to love to swim! I don't think my local Y would appreciate my " flakes " in the water...weather too cool in KY for outdoor swimming just yet. Maybe when it gets hotter... God Bless! In , " driftydiane " <driftydiane@r...> wrote: > I, too, get great help from aquasize. One of the big reasons, we > moved down here to the Rio Grande Valley was the weather (no " real " > winter) and three (3)!! heated swimming pools. We keep one of them > at 90F for the aquasize and water aerobics classes. The other 2 > are " only " at 86-88F. > > I really stiffen up on the rare days i do not exercise. > > Diane in deep south Texas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 24, 2003 Report Share Posted March 24, 2003 In a message dated 3/24/2003 12:25:41 AM Eastern Standard Time, teresah24@... writes: > I don't think my local Y would appreciate my " flakes " in the > water...weather too cool in KY for outdoor swimming just yet. Maybe > when it gets hotter... > God Bless! That is so funny! It is nice to see a some psoriasis humor. I could just see me swimming in the town pool and everyone watching the flakes peel off in the pool. Janet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 24, 2003 Report Share Posted March 24, 2003 , I am sure the Y wouldn't mind. Also, go to a tanning bed for a few weeks. After you get out of the tanning bed, go home and take a hot shower, and put lotion on your flaking. I can almost promise to you that in a day or two your flaking will be almost gone. Rub the flakes off with a towel when you get out of the tub or shower (when they are soft), and lotion them down. I have moderate to severe P, but with a little effort I can mostly control it. You will still see the bright pink circle that once had scales, but the scales will be gone, so you won't be a self conscious in the pool. Go to a tanning bed 2 times a week. I highly recommed it! Not great for the skin in the long run, but it does help me get things under control. I cover my face with a towel, and lotion down a lot, in order to stop the leather look! I hate that look! In a message dated 3/24/2003 11:15:14 AM Eastern Standard Time, salo99@... writes: > I don't think my local Y would appreciate my " flakes " in the > water...weather too cool in KY for outdoor swimming just > yet. Maybe > when it gets hotter... > God Bless! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 25, 2003 Report Share Posted March 25, 2003 My two cents on the flakes in the pool issue: My psoriasis has always improved whenever I went swimming... granted the ocean is better (salt water is my friend) but swimming pools have always had a pretty good effect on the lesions. Remember little bits of DNA are NOT infectious .... people may stare but usually only little children are brave enough to ask and I usually say something like ...those are burn scars... That response usually requires the least explanation. Don't let anyone run you off... you have every right to use a public pool!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 25, 2003 Report Share Posted March 25, 2003 I'll put at least a dollar on that answer! witsense@... wrote:My two cents on the flakes in the pool issue: My psoriasis has always improved whenever I went swimming... granted the ocean is better (salt water is my friend) but swimming pools have always had a pretty good effect on the lesions. Remember little bits of DNA are NOT infectious .... people may stare but usually only little children are brave enough to ask and I usually say something like ...those are burn scars... That response usually requires the least explanation. Don't let anyone run you off... you have every right to use a public pool!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 28, 2003 Report Share Posted March 28, 2003 Theresa, Where are you in KY? I'm in Kentucky as well. Cheryl Re: [ ] Re: Swimming > In a message dated 3/24/2003 12:25:41 AM Eastern Standard Time, > teresah24@... writes: > > > I don't think my local Y would appreciate my " flakes " in the > > water...weather too cool in KY for outdoor swimming just yet. Maybe > > when it gets hotter... > > God Bless! > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 24, 2003 Report Share Posted June 24, 2003 marina3029 wrote: > > And I'd have to recommend it for apraxic kids, too. My older son > (who has no fear of the water) has taught himself to swim in a mere 3 > days at the pool. He's working on coordination and 'doing it right' > (try to keep your legs straight, etc.) and I think it's been the best > thing we've done thus far! > Swimming has been really helpful for my son too. It hasn't helped speech but I think it has helped with all teh bilateral coordination stuff and just general strength plus following directions. We do swim lessons year round now because it really has been wonderful in getting my son to push himself physically. Swimming was also what made us figure out my son had physical issues beyond speech as he swims mainly using only the right side of his body which once I realized it put us on the fast track to figuring out that he had global issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 24, 2003 Report Share Posted June 24, 2003 Hey Marina, A few have noticed what you report, and swimming is not the only activity that appears to stimulate this positive reaction -it appears to be multi sensory input in general is very important to our children -and probably far too downplayed. Here are some archived posts: (and it's the summer -so great time to at least try increasing multi sensory activities for those of you that haven't) Hey Marina, maybe this will make a great article you can write in your spare time?! Here are two archived messages, one from April 2003 and one from March 2002: From: " kiddietalk " <kiddietalk@...> Date: Sat Apr 26, 2003 12:28 pm Subject: Re: Aquatic Speech Therapy Aquatic therapy -http://www.specialchild.com/archives/ia-030.html I posted about a year ago about how karate and swimming seemed to be so great for Tanner's motor skills in general. Again -whether you go to a " swim class " at the YMCA -or you go to " aquatic therapy " multisensory therapies seem to help our children -and stimulate more speech. Now speaking of something you won't find at any YMCA that I know of - below is the new newsletter from Island Dolphin Care. (Act now -and not only will you get speech or ABA therapy, and dolphin therapy - but we will also make sure that much of the therapy will be in the water!) You know seriously one " therapy " that most don't talk about that I mentioned a few months back that is amazing -is the effect of rides on our children. Putting Tanner on Space Mountain and Rock n Roller Coaster etc. really does appear to stimulate speech in him. We are teaching him " on command " to scream -and it's great to see him come off the rides and say " Wow dat was so cool! " Again -look outside the box guys -doesn't always have to be called " therapy " for it to benefit our children. Think " multisensory " " Greetings to All! The Island Dolphin Care therapy season has gotten off to a wonderful start. There are many new and exciting changes occurring at Island Dolphin Care daily. Please check out our latest newsletter so you can join in our excitement. http://www.islanddolphincare.org/newsletter/0303/March.htm (If you have any problems with the above link, you can access the newsletter from clicking on the newspaper icon on the IDC home site.) We hope you enjoy the newsletter and pictures of all the children. Please let us know what you think! Thanks Fonzie and all the staff at Island Dolphin Care Fonzie@... From: " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 29, 2003 Report Share Posted June 29, 2003 My daughter has always made jumps in her speech in the summer time. I've always thought the physical activity has helped her. She's on the swim team, and we swim for fun almost every day. > Anyone note that swimming increased their child's verbal ability? My > older son is apraxic, and my younger son is as of yet undiagnosed, > but isn't very verbal and needs to be pushed to use his words. Since > we've joined a swim club he's been talking much more - lots of > repeating what I say back to me (ok, it's echolelia, but it's better > than not). Just curious... > > And I'd have to recommend it for apraxic kids, too. My older son > (who has no fear of the water) has taught himself to swim in a mere 3 > days at the pool. He's working on coordination and 'doing it right' > (try to keep your legs straight, etc.) and I think it's been the best > thing we've done thus far! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 7, 2005 Report Share Posted July 7, 2005 In a message dated 7/7/2005 1:56:39 PM Eastern Daylight Time, AngieFBKS@... writes: Hi, my son 4, asd, swims everyday for hours on end in our chlorinated pool. His hair is constantly green and I am looking for a not so harsh chlorine remover. Any ideas? Also, I know chlorine is toxic....we do epsom salt baths....anything else I should be supplementing with due to his constant exposure to chlorine? Thanks, Angie This site had lots of tips _http://www.ehow.com/tips_2348.html_ (http://www.ehow.com/tips_2348.html) There are also 2 shampoos one is called Green out. I used that when I was younger and another called Swimmers Action. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 7, 2005 Report Share Posted July 7, 2005 www.gaiam.com and/or www.realgoods.com sell solar non-chlorine deals which do the work which one normally uses chlorine for. They also sell dechlorinators for showers and tubs. S S <tt> <BR> In a message dated 7/7/2005 1:56:39 PM Eastern Daylight Time, <BR> AngieFBKS@... writes:<BR> <BR> Hi, my son 4, asd, swims everyday for hours on end in our chlorinated <BR> pool. <BR> His hair is constantly green and I am looking for   a not so harsh chlorine <BR> remover. Any ideas? Also, I know chlorine is toxic....we do epsom salt <BR> baths....anything else I should be supplementing with due to his constant <BR> exposure <BR> to chlorine? Thanks, Angie<BR> <BR> <BR> This site had lots of tips<BR> <BR> _<a href= " http://www.ehow.com/tips_2348.html_ " >http://www.ehow.com/tips_2348.html_</\ a> (<a href= " http://www.ehow.com/tips_2348.html) " >http://www.ehow.com/tips_2348.html)</\ a> <BR> <BR> There are also 2 shampoos one is called Green out. I used that when I was <BR> younger and another called Swimmers Action.<BR> <BR> <BR> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 8, 2005 Report Share Posted July 8, 2005 > Hi, my son 4, asd, swims everyday for hours on end in our chlorinated pool. Chlorine ideas here http://www.danasview.net/chlorine.htm Dana Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 16, 2005 Report Share Posted December 16, 2005 I think the excesise and the joy of swimming far outweighs the harm of chlorine. I would definatly let my son go for it and participate, but I'd make sure after he comes home, he has a bath with Epsom salt. Best, Haleh --- kennetheriklucy <eislerfamily@...> wrote: > My sons school wants to take him swimming, I've heard thats not a real > good idea because of absorbsion. Any tips, or should I tell them " no " . > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 16, 2005 Report Share Posted December 16, 2005 >>>> My sons school wants to take him swimming, I've heard thats not a real good idea because of absorbsion. Any tips, or should I tell them " no " . Is this swimming at a pool at the school? My sons had swimming as part of their PE class for one year. The water is one issue (and others have addressed that), but another one is the issue of the locker rooms. My son was very reluctant to have to change clothes in a group at school. The teacher said the kids had the option of wearing a loose t-shirt and long shorts instead of a swimming suit if they wanted to, which my son was very relieved to hear. If your child has sensory issues, consider if that is a factor. Having a head of wet hair for part of the school day or getting wet during the day are things we had to think about. Overall, both boys did okay at the pool although one son did was very happy when that class was over and his next school did not have a pool. . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 17, 2005 Report Share Posted December 17, 2005 > > My sons school wants to take him swimming, I've heard thats not a real > good idea because of absorbsion. Any tips, or should I tell them " no " . > Swimming is good, but can contribute to yeast overgrowth issues, plus certain kids have reactions to the chlorine itself. Info here http://www.danasview.net/chlorine.htm Dana Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 13, 2006 Report Share Posted May 13, 2006 Spy, My gym does swimming lessons - for adults too - I love swimming but can't do some strokes so was going to sign up. My husband has a challenge of doing a triathlon so he was going to sign up to be more efficient and to learn how to swim in a wetsuit. One of my friends did not know how so signed up to learn and she loved it - it took time but she did it to be comfortable in the water, on boats, etc. Why not look into this? Aqua is so much fun, if you learn some of the basics I am sure you would love it as it does not hurt the joints but does give a great workout. Without aqua I think I would try to do the stationary bike to lose weight in addition to yoga. With the right settings (the gym can help with this) the stress on the joints is next to nothing, and the tension on the wheel can also be adjusted so that if you lack quadriceps strength the setting will make it possible to cycle. Ask the gym to give you some help - I am sure they will help you to make a good programme to workout! Best wishes, Donna from London Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 8, 2008 Report Share Posted August 8, 2008 Swimming is a great way to feel " normal " . We recently bought a house with a pool and I am amazed at how I can do anything in the water! Put me on dry land and I am a train wreak!!! Cyndi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 8, 2008 Report Share Posted August 8, 2008 I must be an oddity. So many people have praised swimming and being in a pool. The last time I was in a pool I ended up getting 6 stitches in my head because I lost my balance and cracked my head on the step. That incident actually was the start of my neurological quest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 8, 2008 Report Share Posted August 8, 2008 Steps can be dangerous! Where I swim, I swim at a pool for people with disabilities. Check to see if your city has one. There are no steps, just a ramp with a rail to hold onto or even a lift to put you in if you need it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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