What is Hydrotherapy?

Hydrotherapy, otherwise known as Aquatic Physiotherapy, is a specific form of physiotherapy treatment conducted in a heated pool. Aquatic Physiotherapy treatment (individually or in groups) incorporates individual assessment, diagnosis and the use of clinical reasoning skills to formulate a treatment program appropriate to each patient’s needs. By combining hands-on pool based physiotherapy treatment techniques and specifically designed exercises supervised by physiotherapists with specific training in Aquatic Physiotherapy, hydrotherapy helps regain or enhance physical well being in a warm relaxing environment. A series of gentle therapeutic exercises (distinct from swimming or aqua-aerobics) carried out in a heated pool  allow greater comfort and range of movement as the water supports body weight. Therapeutic exercises can be progressed safely using the resistance of the water to strengthen the muscles and improve stability.

Our physiotherapists conduct our hydrotherapy sessions at the heated pool at Norwood Stateswim, 273 The Parade, Beulah Park, SA.  This Workcover Accredited Pool, which is maintained at the ideal therapeutic temperature for the rehabilitation of injuries of 32 Degrees Celsius. Our physiotherapists are in the water with the clients throughout the session to instruct clients on the appropriate exercises for their condition and aim to progress them through their rehabilitation to independent sessions as soon as possible. Our Physiotherapists use the latest skills and knowledge in hydrotherapy and regularly re-assess the client's progress. External referrals for hydrotherapy can also be made.