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Hydrotherapy (Aquatic Physiotherapy)

Aquatic Physiotherapy patient

What is Hydrotherapy or Aquatic Physiotherapy?

Aquatic Physiotherapy is a form of treatment and/or exercises conducted in a heated pool. All Aquatic Physiotherapy sessions are conducted by a qualified Physiotherapist.


What are the benefits?

  • Increased mobility
  • Increased muscle strength
  • Decreased pain
  • Improved balance
  • Increased cardiovascular fitness
  • Improving co-ordination

Where can I do it?

Hydrotherapy patient

Sessions are conducted in a specifically designed pool. The pool is heated and varies in depth according to specific needs. They may be exercise or manual therapy based, depending on your specific needs.

What does it cost, and when is it on?

All appointments are with an experienced qualified Physiotherapist
Land based assessment is essential so that an assessment of movement and function and relevant past medical and health history is taken.

Services
Place
Time
Cost
Initial Consultation (1 on 1) at clinic 45 minutes $75.00
Subsequent Consultations (1 on 1) at pool 30 minutes $65.00
Group classes (2-3 participants) at pool 60 minutes $45.00 includes pool entry

Individual sessions can generally be organized to suit you; however therapist and pool availabilities must be taken into consideration.

Initial consultations can be booked any time during normal clinic hours.

Group classes - please check with your clinic for session times

What to bring

  • Towel
  • Bathers
  • Water bottle

More hydrotherapy information here in a downloadable word document.

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