What is hydrotherapy?

Aquatic physiotherapy is a form of physiotherapy conducted in a heated therapy pool. The buoyancy of water helps in reducing the impact on joints, making it an effective and gentle approach for rehabilitation. This specialised form of physiotherapy aims to improve mobility, strength, stability, and overall well being by utilising the unique properties of water to support and enhance therapeutic exercises.

How can it help?

  • Symptom relief and pain management whilst completing exercises
  • Good evidence for Inflammatory conditions, chronic Stroke and
  • Reduces load bearing on joints
  • Reduces muscle aches and tightness
  • Increases muscle strength
  • Improves cardiovascular fitness
  • Improves balance and reduces falls risk: Balance exercises which you may be hesitant or fearful to perform on land, can be done in a safe water environment.
  • Symptom relief and pain management whilst completing exercises
  • Good evidence for Inflammatory conditions, chronic Stroke and
  • Reduces load bearing on joints
  • Reduces muscle aches and tightness
  • Increases muscle strength
  • Improves cardiovascular fitness
  • Improves balance and reduces falls risk
  • Balance exercises which you may be hesitant or fearful to perform on land, can be done in a safe water environment.

Who can benefit from this program?

Aquatic physiotherapy is for you if you’re grappling with complex conditions such as Parkinson’s Disease, brain injury, spinal cord injury, cerebral palsy, stroke, rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyalgia, or complex regional pain syndrome.