Can Aquatic Exercise Help?
Because of the relative weightlessness of participants, water exercise is an excellent exercise medium for people who are experiencing physical difficulty.
Ask yourself these three questions if you are not sure if this program is for you…..
If you can answer yes to all of these questions you are an ideal candidate for this program.
Q. Why exercise if it hurts?
A. Regular workouts contribute to a general sense of well being and help people with upper and lower back problems, fibromyalgia, knee and hip replacements, degenerative shoulder problems. Exercise will help you become more fit, more flexible and have better blood flow to painful muscles, and achieve better posture.
Q. I don't know how to swim and I am afraid of water?
A. Every participant is encouraged to go to their comfort level in the water; many graduate and go to the deep end of the pool while others stay at chest level water.
Q. Will my Medical Insurance cover the fee for this class?
A. There are insurance companies that will cover this class. You will need to have a written prescription from your physician. We do recommend that you review this class with your physician prior to registering.
Length: The BackHab Program is a six-week program.
Class Times: 11:00a.m. Monday and Wednesday
Pre-registration is required.
Class size is limited to 15 participants per session.
Program Cost: $35.00
Clothing requirements: swimsuit/swim trunks, aqua shoes.
If you do not have a swim suit, shorts and a white t-shirt are acceptable.
We ask that you consult your physician or therapist prior to participating in class.
This class is NOT intended to take the place of Physical Therapy or your Physician's orders.
For more information about this program or to register, call the Natatorium at 452-3733.
The text of the Representation, Release and Agreement is presented here. Participant has to sign/date an actual form before the start of the program
I fully understand that the program and exercises of the BackHab program require moderate physical activity, hereby represent and acknowledge that my physical condition permits me to participate in the BackHab program.
I further acknowledge that I have been advised that at any time, I am having physical difficulty; I will immediately inform the Class Instructor and will be automatically excused from class. I have volunteered to participate in this program and accept the responsibility. I understand that the possibility of exercise injuries or disorders do exist. I acknowledge and accept those risks.
I further realize that I will not be accepted for participation in the program if the instructor knows of any reason why my participation would be dangerous to my health.
I release and discharge on my behalf, of myself, my heirs, assigned and successor in interest, all supervisors and employees and other representatives of the BackHab program and its insurers, from any and all claim, damages, demands, and liabilities arising out of or in any way related to participation in the BackHab program activities and the use of any of its exercises, procedures or other results attained there from.
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