Ken, you also might want to check at the closest "teaching" hospital.  For
me, that's Ohio State University.  They have a therapeutic pool at the main
campus and a couple more scattered in the 'burbs of Columbus.  The only
downside is they insist you have a PT with you at all times (liability???
greater profit from the health ins. companies????  I'm inclined to think the
latter).

Kyle

-----Original Message-----
From: Barber, Kenneth L. [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Tuesday, April 22, 2003 10:05 PM
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most of the "y"s around hear do not heat the pools very hot or even to feel
warm. i guess they are heated enough in winter to keep them borderline cool.
i was going to a "y" before it closed, but, it was far from warm.
thanks for the sugestion, the arthritus foundation might actually have
something closer to what i need.
you'd have thought that the doc that wanted me to do this would have had
more info, but...

-----Original Message-----
From: Cleveland, Kyle E.
To: [log in to unmask]
Sent: 4/22/2003 8:55 AM
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Try the Arthritis Foundation, Ken.  Their pools are usually around
94-96F.
A commercial "Hot Tub"-like at the local YMCA-is usually around 104F,
which
is way too warm for exercise (even vigorous stretching).  If you get a
good
swimming PT, he/she can show you some decent water stretches.

Kyle

-----Original Message-----
From: Barber, Kenneth L. [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Monday, April 21, 2003 9:54 PM
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are hot pools hard to find? i was trying to find a place with at least
some
heat involved. here, as big as atlanta is, i did not find one. maybe i
don't
know how to conduct the search.
ken, with my hands swollen today.
-----Original Message-----
From: Cleveland, Kyle E.
To: Sent: 4/21/2003 7:44 PM
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Oh yeah, yeah, I remember that now.  I'm one of those folks who can't
stand
light touch--get all spasmy.  Especially if I'm touched lightly more
that
once--like massaging with a feather.  That would drive me absolutely
nuts!
All those synapses firing probably sound like crickets on a hot summer
night.

I have been going back to the "hot" pool for stretching.  That's been
helping.

-----Original Message-----
From: Magenta Raine [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Monday, April 21, 2003 6:22 PM
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No, no, no, Feldenkrais is the one where the touch is supposed to be as
light
as butter or a feather. I think you're thinking of Rolfing.  One web
site
that I know lists Feldenkrais teachers is; <A
HREF="www.Feldenkrais.com">www.Feldenkrais.com</A>

They also explain the idea behind the method.  Feldenkrais retrains your
nervous system, it can teach you easier ways to move, in a very gentle
way.

mag

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