Hydrotherapy
Hydrotherapy, as the word itself implies, is a form of treatment or exercise prescribed or instructed by a Physiotherapist, and to be carried out in a heated pool.
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Hydrotherapy, as the word itself implies, is a form of treatment or exercise prescribed or instructed by a Physiotherapist, and to be carried out in a heated pool. The benefit of performing exercises in the water is to utilize the properties of water (such as buoyancy, temperature, turbulence, water pressure) to assist in your rehabilitation.
Hydrotherapy can provide benefits with:
- Muscle relaxation
- Pain reduction
- Increasing range of motion
- Reduce joints stiffness or arthritis
- Increase weight bearing
- Strength and balance retraining
- Cardiovascular fitness
- Mobility
Here at Northwest Physiotherapy Group we hold hydrotherapy classes up to twice a week at the Broadmeadows Health Service hydrotherapy pool. It is a purpose built indoor pool, and the water temperature is kept above 30degrees at all times. The pool deck and change rooms are wheelchair accessible,and there are steps with rails for entering the pool as well as a hoist for transferring. The deepest end of the pool is 1.2m, with rails all around the pool. A physiotherapist or safety officer are always on site.
Feel to to contact us today for more information.