Aqua lymphatic therapy for lower body
Spaces Limited. Pre-registration required.
Aqua Lymphatic Therapy (ALT) is a pleasant and relaxing form of physical activity performed in the water. ALT is a safe method for treating mild to moderate lymphedema in the maintenance phase of therapy. It is a good supplement to land-based treatments, such as exercise and/or compression. ALT is appropriate for anyone who can participate in water exercises classes! Some benefits of taking part in this program are reduced impact on your bones and joints, ease of movement in the water vs. on land, and the compression that occurs naturally when your affected body part is submerged in water. If you are afraid of water, please note that the exercises are done in the shallow part of the pool, with the feet touching the bottom.
ALT is not appropriate if you have an open wound/infection, are currently in cancer treatment or recently completed chemo/radiation therapy treatment, have skin sensitivity to chlorine, and/or if you have a health condition such as deep vein thrombosis, cardiac condition or breathing problem.
This workshop is offered to people with or at risk of developing lymphedema. A brief introduction to water exercises will be done followed by a practical session into the pool. Please bring your smile, flip flops, bathing suit, goggles and come discover ALT! The workshop spaces are limited and offered on a sign-up basis.
If you are interested in attending, please follow this link to register your interest: Patient Workshops Pre-Registration
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About Your Pool Workshop Leaders:
Learn about your workshop leader, Marie-Ève Letellier, PhD, and co-facilitator Marize Ibrahim, here:
