Hydrotherapy is a form of physiotherapy or therapeutic exercise conducted in a heated pool under the supervision of a physiotherapist. The major benefit of hydrotherapy is being able to exercise while the water takes weight bearing load off joints and provides resistance to movements. Hydrotherapy sessions are available at our Macgregor clinic as goup or one on one sessions.
Hydrotherapy provides enormous benefits to people with a range of conditions or illnesses including:
- Joint Replacements
- Back Pain
- Arthritis
- Sports Injuries
- Stroke
- Decreased Mobility
- Cardiac Reconditioning
- Other Conditions eg MS, Parkinsons
Benefits include:
- Aerobic
- Strengthens muscles
- Pain Relief
- Increased Mobility
- Stress Reduction
- Cardiovascular fitness
- Relaxation
- Reduce high blood pressure Controlling weight
- Improves balance and co-ordination