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On 12/24/2019 at 11:37 AM, SRF said:

A trained and certified physical trainer can handle a lot of what a physical therapist does, if the PT gives some written guidelines.

 

The PT I use is actually located in my gym (separate companies), and when I had a trainer and did PT, many times, if the trainer was not busy, they would come over and join in.   

 

Most cruise ships have fitness centers/gyms, so your PT could develop at least a maintenance routine to do while you cruise.

 

Although, I have been through PT several times over the years, and find the modern "friendly" PT to be minimally effective.  Last time, they kicked me out, as I was pushing harder than they were.  There were in the mode of you did this last time, so do it again.  Where I am in, I will do more this time than last time.

Thank you!  Maybe towards the end of my PT I might be comfortable enough to do a cruise and use the gym, etc.  I appreciate your time answering me.

On 12/23/2019 at 12:36 PM, pacruise804 said:

Based on my limited amount of cruising (8 cruises) and limited PT experience, I'm reading that it's possible to continue therapy exercises on board but you wouldn't have access to a therapist.

 

Some ships have Thelasso (spelling?) pools and most have hot tubs and saunas.  The fitness centers also have various machines, and if you are using bands they pack light to travel.

 

I would double check what your therapist meant by on-board therapy and make sure you have what you need.  Prayers for a successful (and final) surgery with quick and complete healing 🙂 

Thank you!  Second rotator cuff surgery coming up soon and was just thinking how nice it'd be to be on a cruise ship part of the time.  I sure appreciate your prayers!  It's a very painful experience!

On 12/23/2019 at 7:30 AM, clo said:

The real issue of course is compliance. A lot of us suck at it.

LOL!  So true...this is my second rotator cuff surgery and I'm promising myself I'll be more diligent this time. 

On 12/22/2019 at 6:34 PM, Floridiana said:

Hapag-Lloyd ships have a physical therapist on board. Their 'Europa 2' ship is international. According to a patient I spoke to, the physical therapist on board is much better than the one he had at home. It's a professional physical therapist not someone with some sort of massage training. No sales pitch.  

Good to know. Thanks!

On 12/22/2019 at 5:45 PM, Kartgv said:

I've never seen or heard of one on any cruise we've been on - but they do often have acupuncture onboard.    The problem with that is, as mentioned above, what standards and training they have.    We've sat nearby in lounges when one or two of them were giving their sales pitches and the completely overblown claims they were making for their services was appalling.  

 

Your physical therapist at home can give you exercises to do on your own that will get you through until you get home.  It's easy to take along exercise bands, a simple pulley system that hooks over a door, etc. - there is much you can do to at least avoid losing any ground you've already gained.              

Thanks!  Wise answer. 

On 12/22/2019 at 5:22 PM, CruiserBruce said:

I seriously doubt you will find a true, up to US standards, PT-er on board.

Maybe the more elite ships but I agree with you.  Thanks!

On 12/22/2019 at 4:47 PM, Mich3554 said:

LOL!  I am on a cruise right now, and my PT offered to come along to be my private therapist.  Imagine that is going to be the only way to get PT on a cruise.  I am not sure I would allow a personal trainer rehab me following surgery, and that’s probably the best you’ll get.

True!  Thanks!

On 12/22/2019 at 4:46 PM, clo said:

This is only my opinion but, considering that the average PT in the US makes around $85k/yr, I can't imagine a cruise line keeping one on the payroll for the few or no people who would need it. I don't know that I would trust anyone in the spas.

Good point! Thanks!

My PT said that it is possible to have therapy on board a cruise ship.  Has anyone ever received physical therapy while on a cruise?  If so, which cruise line?  I've tried googling to learn what cruise lines might offer this service but with no luck. I'm looking at rotator cuff surgery AGAIN and it might make it a little better to spend the recuperation on a cruise.

1 hour ago, sfvoyage said:

I have met a few SB guests over the years who sailed on interline rates, and they can book months ahead via specific travel agents who offer interline rates.  Their discounts are good, typically up to half of the lowest rates available to the public, depending on amount of unsold inventory.

 

On the other hand, friends and family rates, from what I've been told, are usually last minute and offer even deeper discounts.

Thank you!  I appreciate this information.

17 hours ago, jenidallas said:

 

If you want to be on board for specific dates, I would advise not waiting until January to find out.  The friends/family dates are going to be after the final payment deadline has passed and priced based on how many empty cabins they still need to sell (and HAL/Seabourn will take a fully paying passenger over a discounted one meaning that even if published, they aren’t guaranteed).  The same discounted rates/dates are also offered to travel agents and certain travel industry employees (such as airline staff).

Thank you!  Very helpful!  That all makes perfect sense.

On 11/2/2018 at 1:50 AM, jenidallas said:

HAL/Seabourn does have a program for eligible employees and vendors.  Your niece, if eligible, should have access to the list of available sailings (typically those for which final payment has already passed) and current pricing for those segments. 

 

If she isn’t sure whether she is eligible, I know a supervisor sign off is required to book anyway so that is probably a good place to begin.

Very helpful! Thank you so much!

On 11/1/2018 at 8:31 PM, wcsdkqh said:

Duh.... why would you be asking non-employees? Ask your niece.

The key words in my question  are "thinks" and "might"...she's not sure and won't know until she's on board in January; thus, the cruise dates we are most interested in might be sold out by that time and no need for us to wait to book if there will be no discount.  I wouldn't have posted a question I could get an answer to otherwise.  I apologize for possibly not stating my question very clearly.

On 11/1/2018 at 10:51 PM, Williwannago said:

Crystal had a good deal if you worked for a vendor of theirs. Was $2k each for 12 day veranda on the Med. (I think)  Would think SB has something but one never knows...till you ask. 

Good luck on that!

Thank you!

Our niece will be on her second contract with Seabourn soon and she thinks we might can get a family discount. Is this true?  And if so, what are the requirements?  How much discount?