Hydrotherapy

What is hydrotherapy?

With almost 60% of our body comprising of water, it is no surprise that treatments exist that take advantage of the physical properties of water for deriving relief from select pain areas.

An excellent form of therapy using principles of water to aid with rehabilitation, exercise, relaxation and more.

The unique properties of water, including the decreased effects of gravity, the effects of buoyancy, hydrostatic pressure are used by the physiotherapist along with their diagnostic skills, exercise knowledge and other treatment techniques to enhance the recovery and rehabilitation of clients with a wide range of conditions and provide a unique environment to maintain health, well-being and fitness.

Specific exercises are done in a heated pool at 33° wherein the warmth of the water promotes muscle relaxation and pain relief.

There are many benefits to hydrotherapy. Hydrotherapy can decrease pain and swelling, increase function, strength and range of movement. It has been shown to improve mood and sleep in some, fitness and weight loss in others.Hydrotherapy was traditionally seen as physiotherapy in water. Physiotherapists used their knowledge of anatomy, physiology and exercise as well as their hands on skills and techniques to improve the rehabilitation process, health and well-being of clients with a range of problems. These days the terminology “aquatic physiotherapy” is often used to describe what physiotherapists do in the aquatic environment. Research has provided us with the best knowledge available to work with clients to plan our treatment/management approach to achieve the best outcome for the individual.

We run our Hydrotherapy sessions at the:
Aveo Retirement Village
155 Edward Street
Melrose Park, SA 5039

When
Tuesday and Thursday mornings at 10 am and Wednesdays at 6pm.
They generally run for 45 min- 1 hour.
Individual sessions or group options are available.

Hydrotherapy

What is hydrotherapy?

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