Hydrotherapy involves completing a range of different cardio & resistance exercises in water to relieve painful muscles/joints, recover or manage an injury/condition & enhance physical wellbeing. Hydro pools are warmer than your average swimming pool, ranging from 33-35°. The warmer water & the unique properties support the body allowing for reduced pain & allowing you to exercise more freely.
Benefits of Hydrotherapy
- The natural buoyancy of the water reduces weight-bearing stress, meaning the more deeply immersed you are, the less you weigh allowing for greater ease of movement
- Decreased joint & soft tissue pain & swelling after an injury or for arthritic conditions
- Helps muscle relaxation, relieving tension in the limbs & supporting aching muscles and can improve sleep patterns
- Improve muscle strength, range of motion & balance
- Great for fitness & weight loss (if desired)
- Increase circulation to help heal and rehabilitate injured tissues & damaged muscles/joints
- Able to complete movements in the water that you may not be able to on land & can work at your own intensity
- Assists those suffering from respiratory conditions
Hydrotherapy is a positive treatment option for:
- Chronic Pain – back, knee, hip, shoulder, etc.
- Arthritis – Osteoarthritis & rheumatoid arthritis
- Post-operative for conditions such as knee/hip replacements, ACL reconstruction & shoulder surgeries
- Sports injuries/recovery to maintain fitness whilst injured
- Back & neck pain
- Neurological conditions including Muscular Dystrophy, Cerebral Palsy, & Multiple Sclerosis
There are many benefits to completing exercise in water, however it is important that you consult your doctor or a health professional to ensure you are suited to completing water exercise.