The unique qualities of water provide exceptional benefits to people with MS. Water helps people with MS move in ways they may not be able to on land. The cooler water of a pool can help regulate body temperature, the buoyancy of the water can promote relaxation and increase your range of motion, the resistance of the water can allow you to improve muscle strength and work on balance. It has also been shown to improve mood, decrease depression, and provide you with a social network amongst those in your aquatics class.
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Program/Instructor |
Location |
Contact |
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| Maine | ||
| Kathy Nutter |
Kennebunk, ME (Quest Fitness) |
(207) 467-3800 |
| Massachusetts | ||
| Wang YMCA of Chinatown (Greater Boston YMCA) | Boston, MA | Andrius Zeikus, 617-426-2237 |
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Huntington Ave YMCA (Greater Boston YMCA branch) |
Boston, MA | Jennifer Rago, 617-536-7800 |
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Constitution Inn YMCA (Greater Boston YMCA branch) |
Boston/Charlestown, MA |
Bridgette Chaisson, 617-241-8400 |
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Braintree Rehab Hospital Lisa Suprise |
Braintree, MA | (781) 348-2367 |
| Linda Preston | Burlington, MA | (781) 273-0305 |
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Diamond Physical Therapy Laura Diamond |
Concord, MA |
(617) 803-8730 laura@diamondphysicaltherapy.com |
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Dorchester YMCA (Greater Boston YMCA branch) |
Dorchester, MA | Rebecca Cooper, 617-436-7750 |
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Hockomock YMCA, Invensys Foxboro Branch |
Foxboro, MA | Shana McElroy, 508-772-1339, shanam@hockymca.org |
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Ai Chi (Water Tai Chi) MetroWest Wellness Center |
Framingham, MA |
(508) 271-2004 |
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Hockomock YMCA, Bernon Family Branch |
Franklin, MA |
Shane Elder, 508-528-8708, shanee@hockymca.org |
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YMCA Mary Van Abs |
Lowell, MA | (978) 314-1612 |
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Charles River YMCA (Greater Boston YMCA branch) |
Needham, MA | Michael Streby, 781-444-6400 |
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Leventhal Sidman JCC Janis Robbins |
Newton. MA |
(617) 558-6507 jrobbins@jccgb.org |
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Burbank YMCA (Greater Boston YMCA branch) |
Reading, MA | Jerri Pratt, 781-944-9622 |
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Waltham YMCA (Greater Boston YMCA) |
Waltham, MA | Anthony Frongillo, 781-894-5295 |
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MS Aquatic Program, South Shore Hospital |
Weymouth, MA |
Jennifer/Outpatient Rehab Community Programs 781-624-4367 |
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North Suburban YMCA (Greater Boston YMCA branch) |
Woburn, MA |
Justin Cammarata, 781-935-3270 |
| New Hampshire | ||
| The Works Family Health & Fitness Center | Somersworth, NH | 603-742-2163 theworkshealthclub.com |
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Melanie Ashcroft * also offers personal training and medical wellness classes (cancer, arthritis, diabetes, osteoporosis) |
Somersworth, NH (The Works Family Health & Fitness Ctr.) |
603-742-2163 x. 22 melanie.ashcroft@wdhospital.com |
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Rebecca McCole *also offers yoga, tai chi and pilates |
Somersworth, NH (The Works Family Health & Fitness Ctr.) Portsmouth, NH (Seacoast Family YMCA) | RMWaterFitnessPro@gmail.com |