Pool exercises for ataxia

[isabelalfaiate]

Exercising in the pool

I will be on hodiday at a place with a pool. That week I will not do my minibike exercises. Does anyone have any suggestions for helpful exercises in the pool? I welcome any advice. thank you

Isabel

[auntiesally]

arms on the side of the pool and pedal your legs in the water! Have a great holiday

[isabelalfaiate in reply to auntiesally]

thank you auntiesally

kind regards

[Ginger1]

I went to hydrotherapy many years ago and adapted the exercises for when I went to the ordinary swimming pool.

I used to walk in the pool up & down & also walk doing a figure of 8 in the water. It's really difficult! Jogging holding on to the side so your not viewing your legs.

Whatever you choose to do stay safe 🤗

[isabelalfaiate]

thank you, I wll

[Litty]

Tips that MAY help swimming. I used to love the water but got scared. I am so lucky because my neuro-physio came out to a pool and helped me. I use an inflatable collar and 2 dongles (one under my arm pits) to swim. I float back and the other goes under my knees.

Hope you understand and hope not too late x

[isabelalfaiate in reply to Litty]

Dear Litty,

thank you for the tips.

best wishes

Isabel