Hydrotherapy - OMG I ache all over!

Today was my first session in the hydrotherapy pool, me and 3 blokes all with poorly ankles were put through our paces by 'Alexander the Great' sorry that should be Alex the physiotherapist (his bloody minded determination for us to push ourselves is very reminiscent of the famous military leader).

I figure we walked about a mile up and down that pool today, forwards, backwards, side steps, knees up, jogging, with float under bad foot, with float under good foot in all three directions.  It was actually really good fun, I forgot how much I enjoy exercises classes, it has been so long since I have been to one.  However my thighs think they have been set on fire and I am having to force myself not to limp as the evening draws in and I realise how out of shape I am.

I was warned by one of my fellow privates in the army of Alex, that it will hurt and I will probably wonder what on earth was wrong with me.  This bloke was blatantly in a lot better shape than me to start with so I imagine my pain will only be getting worse, if he felt it there is no hope for me.

I would like to say just how great the new Pinderfields' hospital is in Wakefield, it seems to be getting a bit of stick in the papers but my experience has been really positive.  The hydro pool is fantastic, although showers in the changing rooms instead of the pool side would have been a good idea.   The place is bright and airy seems to be kept really clean and is generally very welcoming.

On a side note I once read that old people don't become more angry when they get older the angry ones were always like that.  If that is true then the old lady behind me at the rehab reception today must have had a lot of tantrums as a child.  We were only waiting a minute before she had a total rant about how it was just not good enough that there was no-one on reception, I admit it is a bit odd that there are three people at the desk but only the relevant one will help you, surely they could cover for each other.  Anyway the poor receptionist, who wasn't covering physio, didn't know what to do with herself as the woman started what was likely to be a full blown assault if the actual receptionist hadn't turned up to cut her short.  Blimey some people are just scary!!!

I thought I would take this opportunity to introduce you to my best pal Doris, she is a real support to me, keeps me up when I feel like falling down, holds my hand through the bad times and takes whatever I throw at her.

Don't she look pretty in her new bow!