Physical activity swim resources for healthcare professionals

Versus Arthritis has partnered up with Swim England to create a new fact sheet on swimming and aquatic activity for people with musculoskeletal conditions.

The fact sheet highlights the benefits of swimming and aquatic activity for people who may struggle to be active due to:

• pain.
• low mobility.
• physical function.

It includes information about the range of activities that can be done in water and some tips to consider before getting started. The web page also includes a pool finder for people to find their local swimming facilities.

Exercising in water helps support the weight of the body, reducing the strain on the painful joints. The water provides resistance to work against, which can help strengthen muscles. In addition, there are benefits to conditions that can be associated with musculoskeletal conditions, such as obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular disease.

Read the swimming fact sheet

Read the fact sheet about swimming before and after surgery