Hydrotherapy

Hydrotherapy is an essential adjunct to the treatment of many conditions, providing a number of positive therapeutic effects. Painful movements on land can become pain-free in water due to a number of physiological mechanisms causing the following benefits:

Muscle Relaxation – reducing the load on a limb or adding a level of stability & support from the water enables muscles that are overworked or overactive to relax, promoting an improved range of movement & flexibility

Reduced Pain Levels – Through reduced swelling, reduced load or a change of environment that your brain deems less threatening, many people who have pain find water a huge relief of their symptoms.

Reduced Swelling – hydrostatic pressure of the water molecules against the skin can reduce swelling & oedema.

Improved Strength – Rehabilitation in water can be adapted to varying intensities. Frequent use of these exercises will bring about a strengthening effect and increased muscle activation

Improved balance and flexibility – Adding perturbations to the body challenges the brain’s ability to connect with the body to maintain stability. Water provides an added challenge to assist in.

Usually simple exercises like leg swings, squats, leg pressing a float or aqua jogging with a flotation belt to name just a few.

• Chronic pain conditions
• Lower back pain
• Post-surgical conditions
• Non-weight bearing CV training
• Neurological conditions affecting balance