What is Hydrotherapy?
Hydrotherapy utilises specific physiotherapy techniques that combines the properties of water with the knowledge and skills of the physiotherapist, to accelerate the outcome of the rehabilitation process. Hydrotherapy or “aquatic physiotherapy” is a specific physiotherapy technique.
It is an effective way of reducing pain and improving your range of motion. It is used to improve and accelerate the outcome of the rehabilitation process by utilising the warmth and buoyancy of the pool which encourages muscle relaxation and pain reduction thus increasing treatment effectiveness.
It is very effective in treating a whole range of musculoskeletal problems including arthritis, osteoporosis, fibromyalgia, joint replacements/reconstructions/arthroscopies, fractures, sporting injuries, low back pain/disc injuries, neurological conditions (Parkinson’s Disease, Multiple Sclerosis, spinal cord injuries), asthma, weight loss, diabetes, chronic pain syndrome, pre and post natal conditioning, and for general strength, endurance mobility and conditioning.
Useful Information
Hydrotherapy is very effective in treating a whole range of musculoskeletal problems:
- Arthritis
- Osteoporosis
- Joint replacements
- Fractures
- Sporting injuries
- Chronic pain syndrome
How can we help?
Hydrotherapy sessions are individually supervised and include an initial clinic appointment to establish goals and a home exercise programme. Clients are individually assessed and a specific aquatic rehabilitation program is prescribed.
