Pain and Able Swimming Lessons

While the swimming teaching in these lessons is similar to that in other
lessons, the following factors are given particular consideration:

Careful attention is paid to professional advice the swimmer has had
in relation to any injury or condition.

Before deciding which stroke to begin with, aspects of strokes may be
explored and explained. Strokes are specially adapted to minimise
strain on joints.

Strokes are taught through clear steps which are progessively more
challenging. The clarity and gentleness of these can be helpful to a
person who may be anxious about moving.

We consider together how to pace swimming lessons and practice
sessions so as to increase the level of activity while minimising the
chance of flare-ups. Subsequent lessons allow time to report back on
practice sessions and on changes in level of pain.

When I was
spending a lot of
time and money
on treatments
from experts, I got
a great boost from
discovering
something which I
could do for
myself which was
clearly beneficial.
(Daphne Wood on
learning the Shaw
Method of
Swimming)