Community-based group aquatic programme for individuals with multiple sclerosis: a pilot study.

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to determine the feasibility of providing a community-based aquatic exercise programme and to examine the effects of a group aquatic exercise programme in individuals with multiple sclerosis. This study illustrates the implementation of a multidisciplinary community-based programme in a university community wellness centre coordinated with a local advocacy group.

Method: Eleven subjects with multiple sclerosis participated in a 5-week community-based aquatic exercise programme.

Occupational therapy students' learning styles and application to professional academic training.

SUMMARY Methods of optimizing students' learning have been a major concern of educators over time. If occupational therapy educators know the students' learning styles at the onset of their training, teaching can be designed to enhance students' optimal learning throughout their education. This study determined learning styles of 201 junior students (age range = 18-57, mean age = 30.