Hydrotherapy
About Hydrotherapy
Our heated indoor hydrotherapy pool is an integral part of our rehabilitation program. Hydrotherapy provides buoyancy and assists with reducing pain, helps to strengthen muscles, increases movement and improves walking ability.
This program may be suitable for you if:
- you have conditions such as Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis & Fibromyalgia, Ankylosing Spondylitis, Parkinson’s Disease, Stroke, Tendinopathy
- can help assist with injuries such as back pain/sciatica/ lumbar instability, whiplash & other neck pain, sports injuries, balance/coordination problems, shoulder and arm pain, back and pelvic pain during pregnancy, work and accident related injuries, rehabilitation after bone fractures, joint replacement or tendon repair, pre-operative strengthening for joint replacement
- you have smptoms like pain, stiffness, bruising, swelling and muscle pain
Program content
Used in conjunction with other rehabilitation techniques, a personalised program of exercises is developed to help improve muscle power, range of movement, balance, coordination, endurance and confidence in movement. There is always a therapist in the pool with you to guide and assist with movement.
What you will experience
Depending on your exercise program, a hydrotherapy session will be 30-45 minutes.
Treatment objectives
Benefit 1
Enables greater movement due to buoyancy the water provides
Benefit 2
Increases blood circulation
Benefit 3
Increases muscle strength due to water resistance
Benefit 4
Improves balance
Benefit 5
Reduces swelling
Benefit 6
Reduces pain due to the warmth and buoyancy
What's included
Check-ins
New participants or those requiring new/updated programs, will be required to have an assessment with our Exercise Physiologist or Physiotherapist.
How to get started
Ask your General Practitioner or Specialist to refer you to our program. To ensure your safety and wellbeing please ensure you take your medical clearance form to your GP for completion prior to signing up for our hydrotherapy sessions. Before you begin you hydrotherapy sessions you will be assessed by one of the Allied Health Team for your suitability. We will work with you to establish your recovery goals and provide a tailored exercise program to match.
Frequently Asked Questions
What to bring?
You will need swimwear, no slip shoes, a towel, bottle of water, reading glasses (if needed) and a change of clothes. During some of the exercises you may get your hair wet, so some patients may like to bring a swim cap.
What will I need to pay?
Initial $90 EP/Physio (claimable on health fund. $35 per session or 10-class pass for $120.00). Please see reception to pay this fee prior to your session.
