Hydrotherapy is a specific program of exercises or mobilising techniques performed in a heated pool. The water provides a low-gravity, relaxing environment in which to exercise. Exercises that would be too painful to perform on land are easily achieved in the water.
Our physiotherapists are in the water with you to provide instruction on the appropriate exercises for your condition and will provide you with a personalised laminated exercise sheet that will aid you to progress through your rehabilitation to independent sessions
as soon as possible.

How Does Hydrotherapy Help?

Hydrotherapy can help you in a number of different ways:

The warmth of the water allows your muscles to relax and eases the pain in your joints, helping you to exercise
The water supports your weight, which helps to relieve pain and increase the range of movement of your joints
The water can be used to provide resistance to moving your joints. By pushing your arms and legs against the water, you can also improve your muscle strength

The Benefits Of Hydrotherapy

Hydrotherapy is beneficial for a range of musculo-skeletal and neurological conditions including:

Depression
Arthritic conditions
Post joint replacement
Post fracture surgery
Stroke rehabilitation
Shoulder, hip, knee or back pain

What Do You Need?

You should take:

A towel
A swimming costume
Medication that you would need while exercising, for example an inhaler, GTN spray or glucose tablets if you have diabetes