United Brachial Plexus Network, Inc.

Has anyone done water aerobics for their arm? I just joined a class at the YWCA and I thought the Water would help my arm with strength and just overall.

-Traci

I think that you will find water aerobics are great to exercise our arms.
I use to swim every day for many years and I think my arm was in much better shape. I think if I kept it up I might not have had the problems with loosing my ROM. I had PT to gain it back to my normal. I use the Hot Tub now to exercise my arm.

Kath

Water aerobics are great due to the fact the water makes you feel a lot lighter so the impact on your arm is not as great. I used to take empty milk jugs or use those foam (we call them water weiners) *L* and use them for exercise in the pool. I have noticed because I can't lift a lot of free weights with my arm I am starting to loose some more muscled tone. Water aerobics is great for building up the muscles again.
Have fun