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13 patient evaluations for Aquatic Therapy Exercises

Purpose: Fibromyalgia (Started Mar 01, 2011)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Apr 21, 2011 60 min Daily Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Major NoneNoneNoneNoneNone AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways A littleA littleA littleA littleA little
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Purpose: the warm water therapy is better for my situation because the machines in the PT area are harder on my joints (Started Oct 15, 2009)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Oct 01, 2010 As needed Led_efficacy_2Led_efficacy_2Led_defaultLed_defaultSlight NoneNoneNoneNoneNone NeverNeverNeverNeverNever VeryVeryVeryVeryVery
Date
Oct 01, 2010
Advice & Tips
Quite honestly, two major factors stopped me from this at the So.side Sheltering Arms here in Richmond, VA. 1. The CD music THEY picked for off-class times when people were just there, was TOO LOUD and obnoxious, 2. I sprained my right ankle badly, new Dr. had me be fitted for a custom ankle brace, and if I do go to that pool or any pool I have to be REALLY careful of down-steps in pools now. My therapist (massage) told me where to find other better place for aqua-therapy, I'll try that.
Cost
$25-49 monthly
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Purposes: Fibromyalgia, Depressed mood, Pain, and Physical Activity Level (Started Apr 28, 2010)
Date Dosage Fibromyalgia Perceived effectiveness Depressed mood Perceived effectiveness Pain Perceived effectiveness Physical Activity Level Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Aug 25, 2010 As needed Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4 Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_default Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_default Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4 ModerateModerateModerateModerate UsuallyUsuallyUsuallyUsually SomewhatSomewhatSomewhatSomewhat
Date
Aug 25, 2010
Advice & Tips
Was using friends pool, had to stop when weather changed. Got to spend extra time with friend was a wonderful benefit. The water workouts are wonderful if done carefully, plus the added vitamin D from sunlight very healthy. Eased daily mobility of joints greatly.
Cost
< $25 monthly
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Purposes: Pain, Stiffness, Fibromyalgia, and Back pain (Started Nov 02, 2009)
Date Dosage Pain, Stiffness Perceived effectiveness Fibromyalgia Perceived effectiveness Back pain Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Mar 08, 2010 3 hr Weekly Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_default Led_efficacy_2Led_efficacy_2Led_defaultLed_default Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_default ModerateModerateModerateModerate UsuallyUsuallyUsuallyUsually SomewhatSomewhatSomewhatSomewhat
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Purpose: Improve flexibility/strength (Started Jan 13, 2010)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Jan 13, 2010 1 hr 3 times a week Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_defaultModerate MildMildMildMildMild UsuallyUsuallyUsuallyUsuallyUsually SomewhatSomewhatSomewhatSomewhatSomewhat
Side effects:
Pain in right shoulder
Date
Jan 13, 2010
Advice & Tips
I find I have less depression - better mood in general. It does take a large chunk of my day but it is always worth the time.
Cost
< $25 monthly
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Purposes: Increase effect of another treatment, Improve flexibility/strength, and Fibromyalgia (Started Nov 17, 2009)
Date Dosage Increase effect of another treatment Perceived effectiveness Improve flexibility/strength Perceived effectiveness Fibromyalgia Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Dec 10, 2009 30 min Weekly ? Led_efficacy_2Led_efficacy_2Led_defaultLed_default Led_efficacy_2Led_efficacy_2Led_defaultLed_default NoneNoneNoneNone AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways A littleA littleA littleA little
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Purpose: loosen muscles, low impact, fibro, (Started Sep 15, 2009)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Sep 17, 2009 3 hr Weekly Led_efficacy_2Led_efficacy_2Led_defaultLed_defaultSlight MildMildMildMildMild AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways A littleA littleA littleA littleA little
Side effects:
Soreness
Date
Sep 17, 2009
Advice & Tips
i love this therapy for many reason the pool isgreat the warm water is great on your joints and muscles and the resistance is great some exercises are tough but it is perfect to help reduce the pain in doing some types of excerises
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Purposes: Increase effect of another treatment, Fibromyalgia, and Back pain (Started Apr 06, 2009)
Date Dosage Increase effect of another treatment Perceived effectiveness Fibromyalgia Perceived effectiveness Back pain Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
May 13, 2009 20 min Weekly Led_efficacy_2Led_efficacy_2Led_defaultLed_default Led_efficacy_2Led_efficacy_2Led_defaultLed_default Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_default ModerateModerateModerateModerate AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways VeryVeryVeryVery
Side effects:
Stiffness, Pain, Fatigue
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Purposes: Parkinson's Disease, Balance problems, and Stiffness (Started Nov 17, 2005)
Date Dosage Parkinson's Disease Perceived effectiveness Balance problems Perceived effectiveness Stiffness Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Dec 21, 2008 45 min Daily Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_default Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_default Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4 MildMildMildMild UsuallyUsuallyUsuallyUsually SomewhatSomewhatSomewhatSomewhat
Date
Dec 21, 2008
Advice & Tips
Loosens stiffness of joints
Cost
$25-49 monthly
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Purpose: Stiffness/Spasticity (Started Jan 24, 2006)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Sep 01, 2008 Weekly Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Major NoneNoneNoneNoneNone AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways A littleA littleA littleA littleA little
Date
Sep 01, 2008
Advice & Tips
I advise the swim to all with any form of ALS. I had to stop because they could not have the trainer with me in the pool and I needed that.
Cost
< $25 monthly
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