Hydrotherapy, also known as Aquatic Physical Therapy is a type of Physiotherapy that includes performing rehabilitative and fitness exercises in warm water. It has a range of benefits and is run in small group classes. The combined effect of the buoyancy and resistance of the water, makes it effective. Often people find they can do exercises they are unable to do on land. The reduced weight bearing means people can begin safe loading after surgery helping their muscles strengthen and preventing deconditioning. Most needs and requirements can be met through hydrotherapy.

– Post surgery recovery i.e.: after total knee and hip replacements
– Chronic/ persistent pain
– Back pain
– Upper Limb conditions such as frozen shoulder
– Lower Limb conditions such as ankle sprains, acute and chronic knee injuries/pain
– Workcover and TAC injuries
– NDIS clients
– Clients who have difficulty with land-based exercises

– The warm water provides a natural pain relief
– Swelling reduction
– Ability to exercise pain free with the support of the water’s buoyancy.
– Balance training with the movement of the water helps to prevent falls
– Increased range of movement of joints and muscles.
– Increased strength due to the natural resistance/ turbulence of the water.
– Exercising releases endorphins- the natural feel-good hormones
– Improves cardio vascular fitness
– Improves core strength