References:
Below you will find excerpts from letters received from users / Medical Professionals.
R. Salt, Head Teacher, Q.E.2. Special School, Horsham, West Sussex.
“They are undoubtedly the best we have ever tried. The Aids allow greater freedom of arm movement than other aids we have used.”
V.A. Alexander, Head Teacher, Grove Park School, East Sussex.
“Staff also felt they were able to do more with the children because their own hands were free to move and massage limbs.
Social Services Dept, County of Avon.
“I would not hesitate to recommend your aids to anyone who may experience difficulties in making full use of hydrotherapy sessions, either Professionally, Physiotherapists etc; or as a Client.”
R. Hubbard, Head of Upper School, Bradfields School, Kent.
“Since purchasing the aids, several of our physically disabled youngsters have been able to move independently in the water for the first time.”
Luned Lewis, A.S.A. Swimming Teacher, Sherbourne Fields School, Coventry.
“It has enabled them to maintain a good body position which allows them to develop a competent swimming stroke. It has also given them independence in the water and control of their own movements.”
From the Children at Rainbow School, Bedford.
“We are writing to say how impressed we were with your swim aids, we like using them because they allow us freedom I the water, and we can be independent.”
Thamesdown Hydrotherapy Pool, Wilts.
“I would like to congratulate you and your Company on the range of Products that you have produced for our specialist mark Swimfriends have drawn together the latest in technology coupled to sound swimming/therapy principles of lift and flotation “The confidence that can be gained by being independent in the water is a prize that any individual would cherish, these products allow that goal to be achieved... “In conclusion, I would recommend anyone who was thinking of updating or buying swimming/therapy aids to arrange for a demonstration of these products, the proof of this range of aids is seeing them in use.
J. Chapman, Valence School, Kent.
“Putting it very simply the Swimfriends Equipment has exceeded my high expectations. Children who were experiencing difficulties ‘coping with’ arm bands and!or rings are now moving happily in the water wearing just a jacket. “In many ways the contribution of the Equipment to those who already could swim has been just as beneficial as to non swimmers. I am thinking particularly of some of our Hemiplegics wearing a jacket and with no advice from me, three ha developed a side stroke. It has seemed natural to them to lead with their good arm, and an efficient stroke has resulted. One eleven year old boy for whom swimming is a real struggle recently swam 400 metres, and wants to swim further.”
J. Hedges, Head Teacher, Court Meadow School, West Sussex.
“The level of support provided by both the belts and jackets without hindering movement in the water makes these aids most appropriate for our children who have such broad and varied degrees of difficulties.”
