Hi. I'm due to have a hydrotherapy session next week and wondered if anyone else has tried it. I will be having a physio accompanying me. I am hoping it will help with my really tight and tender calves!
Hi. I'm due to have a hydrotherapy session next week and wondered if anyone else has tried it. I will be having a physio accompanying me. I am hoping it will help with my really tight and tender calves!
Hi Pink,
That’s great! Hydrotherapy is fantastic for spasticity. I’ve had lots & lots of hydro, particularly working on legs, shoulders and trunk.
I use a pool specifically for hydrotherapy, so the water is deliciously warm, at about 35 deg, so the muscles can relax more than regular physio, which is a good starting point!
If you take antispasmodic meds – which, by the sound of it, you should – take it 2hrs before the session for maximum benefit.
You’ll probably use noodles and/or other flotation devices.
Above all… enjoy! I hope you’re getting > 1 session??
Love Ellie.
Diagnosed 03/2007. Sporadic Definite ALS/MND Limb Onset.
Eye gaze user - No working limbs - No speech - Feeding tube - Overnight NIV.
Hi ellie the only meds I'm on is quinine and riluzole. I been given funding for three sessions. It's at a private hospital. I will see if it helps and I may be able to get money together for one session a month x
If your calf muscles are very tight, something like Baclofen will reduce the muscle tone.
Good luck with the sessions, hope the physiotherapist has neurological experience.
Diagnosed 03/2007. Sporadic Definite ALS/MND Limb Onset.
Eye gaze user - No working limbs - No speech - Feeding tube - Overnight NIV.
I tried Baclofen and they didn't work. The physio I'm having works with a lot of patients with parkinsons so I hope she can help me x
I'd suggest trying a higher dose of Baclofen or try Tizanidine instead.Originally Posted by Pinkelle
Diagnosed 03/2007. Sporadic Definite ALS/MND Limb Onset.
Eye gaze user - No working limbs - No speech - Feeding tube - Overnight NIV.
Thanks. Have appointment with consultant in may so will discuss then x
Had my first session today. It was heaven getting into that lovely warm water. She went easy on me today I think. Will go again in two weeks. X
Hello Pinkelle,
I try to get 2 hours in the pool every week. I allows me to exercise parts of my body i wouldn't be able to otherwise. you can just walk up and down the pool. My pool time (unsupervised) is between 7 and 8 in the morning. Just the effort of getting up at 5.30am is empowering enough. I will say it again pool time should be part and parcel of the management of people with MND.
best wishes Marie
Ooh! Was hoping to feel not so tight today but sadly not! Has anyone got a hot tub and how do you find it,?
Last edited by Pinkelle; 13th April 2017 at 11:47.
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