1st Hydrotherapy session
nearlybionic
Member Posts: 1,900
Hi
I had my first hydro session yesterday. as I arrived there was a group of women sat together, but.....they had had their session, and I was having my session with 3 men aged between 50 -60ish!!! Brill!!
I was a bit self conscious, especially gettiing changed behind the curtains with the men in their cubicle beside me! :oops: :shock:
Anyway, once in the water, i discussed my history/problems with the physio and she showed me about 6 or 7 exercises. I did ok with most but 1 or 2 caused me discomfort in my back and hip.
The sesssion in the water lasted only about 20 mins and I got a cuppa afterwards.
So my overall impression was, exercises ok, company ????
Next session next Monday.
NB
I had my first hydro session yesterday. as I arrived there was a group of women sat together, but.....they had had their session, and I was having my session with 3 men aged between 50 -60ish!!! Brill!!
I was a bit self conscious, especially gettiing changed behind the curtains with the men in their cubicle beside me! :oops: :shock:
Anyway, once in the water, i discussed my history/problems with the physio and she showed me about 6 or 7 exercises. I did ok with most but 1 or 2 caused me discomfort in my back and hip.
The sesssion in the water lasted only about 20 mins and I got a cuppa afterwards.
So my overall impression was, exercises ok, company ????
Next session next Monday.
NB
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sounds like this might help you, i would love to have hydrotherapy.
i had it a few years ago, i had OA in my hip, but it was stopped because it seemed to aggravate my pain.
i had my hip resurfaced not long after and luckily my OA was gone, so no real pain, but all that was before the RA reared it's ugly head!
i often wonder if it's worth asking for some hydro therapy as i think, like you that it might help, if nothing else it's a chance to exercise the joints without to much pressure on them, maybe i'll ask my gp?
i hope the next session goes well!
shame about the company though!
sue0 -
Hi,
I first got hydro about 18 months ago and found it really beneficial. After my hip op the physion that I saw was my hydro guy and he has had me back in the pool for the last 7 weeks each session last about an hour or 75 mins. It is tough but worth it as I am hopeless at exercise out the pool.
Anne0 -
Hi
It surprised me how much it really does work your joints/muscles. At first I didn`t think it was doing anything, but After the `warm up` I could really feel the water resistance helping.
I am hoping that it helps to build my abductor muscles up for the next time I see my surgeon about my hip.
I did feel good about myself re wearing a cossie, especially as I have now lost a stone !!!! (so far, I am keeping going with the weight loss ) It will all be good for my joints etc..
NB0 -
Hi NB
Sounds like your hydro session went well, even with the 3 menMaybe there will be another female soon so it will even up a bit. When I had mine many years ago I loved it so hope you will too.
Love
Vonski x0 -
Hi NB,
I exercise in a pool for about an hour a week and find it does my mobility the power of good - it sounds as though it works for you too.
...... and precisely what's wrong with men aged 50 to 60 :? ... maybe I could join your pool and be introduced
Luv LegsLove, Legs x
'Make a life out of what you have, not what you're missing'0 -
I have also been in the pool with men and they are drama queens. It's a bit like man flu, everyone is pushing themselves but they insist on moaning and groaning and exclaiming how sore each move is, really quite funny.
On one occasion I was in the pool with two young lads (early 20's) they had football injuries, first time I had seen a six pack in the flesh!
anne0 -
Hi, I'm glad you think the hydro helped. I've never had the chance, also I'm a bit nervous about water! Although a few years ago I did learn to swim, its a few years since I've been in the water properly! :oops: Love Sue0
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Hi linda
You are welcome to these particular men! Not my cup of tea. But, I`m sure there are some better specimens out there!! Any way, I digress!!
Hi Anne
Please send some injured footballers to my next session to improve the view and motivation!!!
Hi Sue
I love swimming /water and think it may motivate me to start swimming again regularly.
NB0 -
Hi Nearly,
Glad you found it helpful though I think I might agree about the changing bit :oops: The hydro I got after my back opp was such a good thing, got me moving so I hope it really helps you as well. Hope your feeling a bit less swamped now as well? Cris x0 -
Hello Nearly b.
I'm glad you enjoyed the hydro.
i've been going 16 years.
the water is warm and relaxing.
you enjoy it. joan xxtake care
joan xx0 -
I'd love to do hydrotherapy, look forward to hearing more about it0
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