The Term hydrotherapy comes from the Greek words 'hydor' meaning water and 'therapeia' meaning healing.
Hydrotherapy involves exercising in warm water, typically heated between 34-36 degrees.
The properties of warm water mean that patients can carry out exercises that they may find too difficult or may aggravate their symptoms on dry land.
Buoyancy will support the weight of the body and thus reduce load on joints and structures. It can be used to both facilitate and resist movement, so exercises can be progressed and adapted as required.
The heat of the pool will help stimulate circulation, relax muscles and ease joint stiffness and the hydrostatic pressure of water will help support the body and reduce swelling.
Hydrotherapy involves exercising in warm water, typically heated between 34-36 degrees.
The properties of warm water mean that patients can carry out exercises that they may find too difficult or may aggravate their symptoms on dry land.
Buoyancy will support the weight of the body and thus reduce load on joints and structures. It can be used to both facilitate and resist movement, so exercises can be progressed and adapted as required.
The heat of the pool will help stimulate circulation, relax muscles and ease joint stiffness and the hydrostatic pressure of water will help support the body and reduce swelling.
Therapeutic effects of exercises in water include:
Hydrotherapy may be beneficial for many conditions including:
Hydrotherapy with Michelle
All sessions are 1:1 and last approximately 30 minutes.
Before entering the pool you will have an initial dry land assessment. Any restrictions, precautions or contraindications will be discussed. (hydrotherapy is not a treatment that suits everyone).
Entry into the pool is via the steps or lift.
Towels are provided, but you may wish to bring pool-side footwear, such as flip-flops.
After a hydrotherapy session it is recommended that you sit quietly for a few minutes with a drink to allow your body time to adjust before normal service resumes!
- Relief of pain and muscle spasm
- Relaxation
- Maintaining or increasing the range of movements in joints
- Muscle strengthening and increased endurance
- Increasing circulation.
Hydrotherapy may be beneficial for many conditions including:
- Back pain
- Arthritis
- Orthopaedic Surgery
- Fractures
- Reduced fitness and balance
Hydrotherapy with Michelle
All sessions are 1:1 and last approximately 30 minutes.
Before entering the pool you will have an initial dry land assessment. Any restrictions, precautions or contraindications will be discussed. (hydrotherapy is not a treatment that suits everyone).
Entry into the pool is via the steps or lift.
Towels are provided, but you may wish to bring pool-side footwear, such as flip-flops.
After a hydrotherapy session it is recommended that you sit quietly for a few minutes with a drink to allow your body time to adjust before normal service resumes!