Hydrotherapy
Hydrotherapy is a popular modality used by many physiotherapists in the treatment of a wide variety of conditions (Downie, 1984; Davies and Harrison, 1988).
The warmth of the water promotes muscle relaxation and pain relief and the buoyancy may be used to assist or resist joint movements as well as minimizing the compressive forces of gravity.” (Hall ct.al.,1990)
the hydrotherapy process
Following a clinical assessment appropriate clients undertake individual hydrotherapy sessions followed by supervised group classes. This incorporates general fitness, joint mobilisation, trunk stabilisation, balance, coordination and strengthening.
The temperature of the pool is 33°C therefore is an ideal medium for arthritis sufferers amongst other injuries. Sessions are run 3 x per week, 30-45 minute duration or by appointment.
clients who benefit from hydrotherapy
- Early physical rehabilitation after severe surgery
- Whiplash injuries
- Work injuries
- Following orthopaedic rehabilitation (knee, hip, shoulder and spine surgery)
- Elderly requiring a gentle, non-compressive form of exercise
- Severe sports injuries - where land based exercise is not appropriate
locations
Aberfoyle Park
Blue Dolphin Swim Centre - 184 Chandlers Hill Rd, Happy Valley SA 5159
Burnside
State Swim Norwood - 273 The Parade, Beulah Park SA 5067
Clarence Gardens
Melrose Park Estate - 155 Edward St, Melrose Park SA 5039
Holden Hill
Clovercrest Swimming School - 438 Montague Rd, Modbury North SA 5092
Marion
SA Aquatic & Leisure Centre - 443 Morphett Rd, Oaklands Park SA 5046
Morphett Vale
Sherriffs Rd Swimming Centre - 117 Sherriffs Rd, Reynella SA 5161
Plympton/Beverley
Thebarton Aquatics Centre- 1 Meyer St, Torrensville SA 5031
What to bring:
- Towel
- Bathers (or shorts & a t-shirt)
- Thongs/sandals
- Ventolin puffer or Anginine (only if prescribed by your doctor)
More information downloads:
- Morphett Vale - Hydrotherapy Information for Clients (60 KB)
- Burnside - Hydrotherapy Information for Clients
(57 KB) - Holden Hill - Hydrotherapy Information for Clients
(71 KB) - Plympton/Beverley - Hydrotherapy Information for Clients (61 KB)
- Aberfoyle Park- Hydrotherapy Information for Clients (98 KB)
- Marion - Hydrotherapy Information for Clients (98 KB)
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