Marti
I teach a water exercise program for people with fribo, arthritis, hip replacements, etc. These movements are very easy on the body. the program is given in a warm, 85 degree, indoor pool. I am certified thru the Athritis Foundation and the local Area Agency on Aging. All of these exercises are geared toward the middleaged to seniors. We do have some that are younger who have had knee or hip surgery. I myself have fribo and have had it for 5 years. I took cortizone shots for about 1 & 1/2 yrs. I have found that this exercise has helped me so much that I no longer get shots. Mind you I still have pain and I take Arthrotec and a muscle relaxer at bed time, but I can manage the pain. I'm not back to my old self but I can cope. Please look into this program. If your local Arthritis foundation isn't up on this program I'll be glad to get you more info. Good Luck!