@sheilad1 and all...Hello, Sheila. No, I go 2X weekly for prescribed pool PT. I go to a physical therapy pool, with a 95-degree temp water temperature that the neurologist I see for tremors, etc prescribed for the rest of my life. He said that is the exercise I should be doing for my entire body, mind, and spirit. He's absolutely right!

I walk as I can with my walker in a controlled atmosphere for comfort and at Mayo between 3 buildings...so beautiful and lovely surrounded by nature on one side out the full wall windows and lovely artwork on the other, with smiling, kind faces walking through the corridors. That's my exercise routine. The pool addresses so much that needs attention...my muscles, bones, strengthening my entire body. I use ankle weights, a waist floating devise, and in the deep water, I hang letting my ankles pull my legs and help straighten my spine, improve posture, gently stretch the muscles and helps them relax. Important as this is the only time they relax, don't hurt or feel tight or achey or whatever. I sometimes do marching, walking forward/backward, sideways, and other general exercises. Not so much those anymore other than added to the relaxation things. Seems like that's what really helps me most, with all the junk going on in our lives, to have true relaxation of my body and mind. It's wonderful for me. Has changed my life, eased a lot of pain, and relaxed my mind as well. I so very much thank that wonderful doctor.

This general gentle physical conditioning has changed my life. Given me new and more life. Land-based exercises tend to increase my pain and cause overuse. The water is a gentle touch plus lovely warmth. A good combination for my good health. I wish you well on your journey...Be blessed, elizabeth