WHAT IS AQUATIC PHYSIOTHERAPY (HYDROTHERAPY)?
Hydrotherapy is a form of physiotherapy, which utilises the specific properties of water; including warmth, buoyancy and turbulence to assist in the management of a wide variety of conditions.
The water is used to:
Provide support to the body and allow easy mobility and early weight bearing.
Assist or resist movements, stretch and strengthen.
Aid relaxation, improve circulation, and relieve pain.
Improve balance and muscular control.
Improve fitness and water confidence.
WHO CAN BENEFIT?
Hydrotherapy can be a useful treatment modality for a wide variety of conditions:
An Orthopaedic injury such as Fractures, Sprains and Strains.
Pre and post orthopaedic surgery.
Neurological conditions such as Stroke, Head injury, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson’s and Spinal Cord injuries.
Arthritic conditions including Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid arthritis and Ankylosing Spondylosis.
Back and Neck pain.
Sports injuries.
Balance problems.
Relaxation
Fitness and Conditioning
COST
New Patients will typically be assessed on land before entering the pool.
All patients doing Self-Help Hydro need to have been assessed by a physiotherapist and independent with their program.
