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Aquatic exercise is one treatment option that may offer meaningful benefits. This study aimed to explore the lived experiences of CAF Veterans incorporating aquatic exercise as part of their pain management routines, offering insight into its potential role in managing chronic pain among military Veterans.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Informed by interpretive phenomenological analysis, ten CAF Veterans with chronic pain and experience with aquatic exercise were interviewed.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Three superordinate themes were constructed: Respite from the pain; reconstructing an identity as a physically capable individual; and reclaiming a sense of self and seeing a new path forward. Exercise has the potential to improve pain, function, and quality of life for individuals living with pain. Among CAF Veterans, aquatic exercise can further support personal growth, development, and recovery after release from the military.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The findings provide insight for rehabilitation providers of the positive experiences and additional impacts of participating in aquatic exercise for CAF Veterans with chronic pain. Rehabilitation providers may consider incorporating aquatic exercise into physical activity-based rehabilitation programs for CAF Veterans living with musculoskeletal pain. 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