I would like to introduce you to Oma. I am so blessed that I get the opportunity to help Oma. A while ago Oma lost function on the left side of her body so on land she is dependent on a wheelchair. When Oma gets into the 88 degree water at St. Ann Center she is no longer relying on her wheelchair. It is amazing the effect the water has on her body. Oma has proved that even though she cannot use her left side out of the water, she can use her entire body (with some guidance) in the water.
Oma receives a type of physical therapy call Feldenkrais Therapy (not offered at St. Ann Center). This is not your typical therapy, “Feldenkrais is a supportive therapy that accentuates personal awareness of your body’s mobility patterns and its fixed purpose is the assist you to re-learn supplant old habits with more proficient ones”
Oma receives Feldenkrais therapy 3 times a week and we try to take what she learns and use it in the water. Oma would like to walk again some day and with the help of St. Ann Center, Oma’s goal might be achieved.
St. Ann’s Aquatic Center offers a variety of opportunities for all ages, from babies to the elderly. Private swim lessons and group lessons are available as well as water aerobics and open swim. Aquatic Therapy is offered through our Outpatient Rehabilitation department.
Written by Kristen Benetti
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