Hydrotherapy
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Take steps to a stronger, healthier & happier you with hydrotherapy
Hydrotherapy is among the rehabilitation services available at Yates Physiotherapy. Whether you are recovering from an injury, have a chronic condition, or want to improve your overall well-being, hydrotherapy sessions offer effective and healing water exercises in a compassionate atmosphere.
What is Hydrotherapy?
Hydrotherapy entails water exercises carried out in a pool. Water supports the body weight, so little stress is placed on the joints or muscles, making it ideal for a person with limited mobility or joint pains. Our professional physiotherapists will guide you through water exercises to increase strength and flexibility and also boost your health.
"A gentle water-based therapy that can help relieve aches, pains, and improve general health. The resistance of the water is used to strengthen muscles that help improve posture, joint mobility, and overall functioning. "
Group Hydrotherapy Classes
Here at Yates Physiotherapy, we run weekly group hydrotherapy classes at Fullarton.
Wednesdays: 11.30am- 12.30pm
Fridays: 10.00am - 11.00am
Book an initial assessment to join our Adelaide Hydrotherapy Group Class today.
*Please Note: All new clients will require an initial assessment prior to attending group classes. Call us to get started!
Hydrotherapy is a water based exercise program that helps minimize the compressive forces on the body. The warm water can have a therapeutic effect reducing muscle spasms and pain, whilst providing a mild resistance to improve strength and endurance.
Hydrotherapy can be useful for treating the following:
How Can We Help?
Benefits of Hydrotherapy
Hydrotherapy offers a wide range of benefits, including:
Pain Relief: The warm water relieves tension and lowers inflammation in the muscles.
Improved Mobility: The buoyancy of water makes movement easier and improves range of motion and flexibility.
Increased Strength: Without overtaxing joints, the resistance of water offers a mild but efficient way to build muscle.
Enhanced Circulation: Warm water encourages improved circulation, which facilitates healing and recovery.
Reduced Stress: Water's relaxing properties encourage rest and stress reduction, which enhances physical and mental health.
Conditions Treated with Hydrotherapy in Adelaide
At Yates Physiotherapy, our hydrotherapy programs are designed to treat a variety of conditions, including:
Musculoskeletal Injuries: The hydrotherapy pool's low-impact environment benefits sprains, strains, fractures, and other injuries.
Orthopedic Rehabilitation: Hydrotherapy can aid recovery after joint replacements or other surgeries by improving mobility and strength.
Arthritis: Both osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis are commonly treated with hydrotherapy, which helps reduce pain and improve joint mobility.
Chronic Back Pain: Conditions such as disc injuries or spondylitis can be managed with aquatic therapy, which reduces spinal pressure while promoting movement.
Osteoporosis: The gentle resistance of water helps build bone strength while minimizing the risk of fractures.
Fibromyalgia: The warm water and gentle exercises can help alleviate the chronic pain and fatigue associated with fibromyalgia.
How to Prepare for a Hydrotherapy Session
To ensure a comfortable and effective hydrotherapy experience, follow these steps before attending your session:
- Wear Comfortable Swimwear: Choose swimwear that allows you to move freely.
- Bring a Towel and Water Bottle: Before and after your session, it is recommended that you drink a lot of water to maintain your body temperature. While in the pool, you will require a towel to help you dry your body after the session.
- Arrive Early: It is recommended that you arrive a few minutes early for the session so you can talk with your physiotherapist about any issues.
Book Your Hydrotherapy Session Today!
Ready to start your journey to recovery? Book your hydrotherapy session online, or contact us at 0408 998 549 for your first consultation. Don’t hesitate to participate in our hydrotherapy classes at Yates Physiotherapy, where you can obtain all the positive effects of hydrotherapy!
Hydrotherapy is a great deal based on water properties like buoyancy and resistance. This is because the water counteracts the weight of the body to minimize stress on the joints while also providing adequate resistance to build strength. The fact that the water is warm enhances the healing effect in a way that enhances relaxation, reduces muscle contractions, and enhances circulation. This makes hydrotherapy a very effective form of rehabilitation for numerous diseases and conditions.
During your hydrotherapy session, our physiotherapists will guide you through a range of exercises specifically tailored to your needs. Whether you're working on improving mobility, strength, or endurance, the water provides a safe and effective environment for your rehabilitation.
Most people can safely benefit from hydrotherapy; however, all new clients are required to undergo an initial assessment with one of our experienced physiotherapists before joining our hydrotherapy classes. This ensures that hydrotherapy is appropriate for their specific condition and that their rehabilitation program is tailored to their needs.
There are contraindications to using hydrotherapy, such as clients with diseases such as open wound infections and severe heart and lung illnesses. In that case, please refer to your doctor before commencing any new therapy.
Hydrotherapy sessions usually take 45 minutes to an hour for patients. Every exercise is facilitated by a qualified physiotherapist or hydrotherapist who will help you through the sessions depending on your condition/physical challenge and vanity. For those who prefer a more group-like environment, we also provide group hydrotherapy classes.
We offer hydrotherapy at both of our Adelaide physiotherapy clinics:
Yates Physiotherapy Fullarton: 123 Fisher St, Fullarton, SA 5063
Yates Physiotherapy Woodcroft: 177 Pimpala Rd, Woodcroft, SA 5162
Both clinics are equipped with advanced hydrotherapy pools, and the physiotherapists are professional and passionate about assisting you to the best of their abilities to help you achieve the rehabilitation goals that you have set.
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