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bootmandy
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with my condition walking is painful. but I have 2 small dogs which I take for short walks every other day. but I am fed up with the weight I have put on. have been told swimming would be great for me, but I can't swim and I cant find a local place that does adult swimming lessons. any suggestions welcome
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I am not sure to suggest! Do you drive? Maybe there are swimming lessons in your neighbouring town. What do you think @Sam_Scope
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have managed to find a pool half hour drive away. have missed the start of this session so have signed up for emails. wish me luck lol
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All the best with it, @bootmandy! Let us know how you get on!
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I am glad you have got it sorted, let me know if you require any more help
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Hi @bootmandy
if you haven't already done so check out if your GP is involved with 'social prescribing' (it is available in some areas but not nationwide). 'social prescribing' is when a health professional makes a non-clinical referral to somewhere like a gym, diet club etc, so that a patient can get free access to a service that will benefit their health and well-being. More about social prescribing: https://www.kingsfund.org.uk/publications/social-prescribing
Best wishes
JeanJean Merrilees BSc MRCOT
You can read more of my posts at: https://community.scope.org.uk/categories/ask-an-occupational-therapist
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thankyou I will take a look x
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just a quick update, I have signed up for an aqua rehabilitation course where over 12 weeks they will show me exercises in water to suit me. I start that in september
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That's great news @bootmandy - you'll have to let us know how you get on with it!!
Scope
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I have started my aqua rehabilitation and I love it. being able to move in water like I can't on land. I know how hard I am working by the aches the next day which is great. I will be a size 12 again lol
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Amazing news @bootmandy, so glad to hear you're enjoying it!
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