After Scott’s Amputation He Used Water Therapy to Learn How To Exercise AgainDo you remember your first time in the pool after your amputation? Maybe you still have some resistance about getting back in the water... Scotts first time back in the pool was 5 months after his surgery and he said it was the first time he could stand fully erect since his amputation.Water therapy is great because pools reduce the impact on the sound limb, making it an easier way to exercise your residual limb, while maintaining stability with your sound limb. The benefits of water therapy:Aerobic exercise without the impact of walking or runningSafe resistance training to heal injuriesBuoyancy to help you stand up straightLooking to join in on the conversation? Come to our next Step Up Class on May 11th 4-6pm ESTRegister here: BremerProsthetics.com/step-upWant to learn more about getting back in the water? Watch our episode about it here: https://www.bremerprosthetics.com/learn/can-i-get-my-prosthesis-wetInterested in watching our most recent Step Up class?! Check it out here: https://www.bremerprosthetics.com/exercise/amputee-exercise-class-peer-group-april-2022
