The Buoyancy of the water reduces the load on painful joints and muscles making movement easier. It helps improve flexibility, Increases core stability and increases workout intensity within a supportive environment. The warmth of the water helps relieve pain, relax the user and improves circulation.
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Benefits
Hydrotherapy can help just about any condition but is especially useful for those in pain who struggle to exercise on dry land Hydrotherapy reduces pain by promoting normal movement, increasing muscle length, and increasing muscle strength and control. Conditions that may benefit include
- Fibromyalgia
- Complex regional pain syndrome
- Longstanding musculoskeletal conditions
- Osteoarthritis
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Low Back pain
Speed up recovery post surgery
Research shows that those who rehabilitate earlier achieve independence and strength faster than those who wait to partake in land based exercises. Aquatic therapy is ideal as patients can begin exercise almost immediately after certain operations.
Aquatic therapy is proven to have a significant impact in post-operative rehabilitation for the following operations:
- Pre and Post Knee Surgery
- ACL Knee Surgery
- Ankle Fusion Surgery
- Femur Replacement
- Fractured Foot
- Fractured Pelvis
- Hip Replacement
- Shoulder Surgery
- Spinal Surgery