Aquatic Physiotherapy, commonly known as hydrotherapy (not to be mistaken for cryotherapy) is another one of the great treatment modalities that Purpose Physiotherapy can provide. Technically there is a distinction between the two terms; hydrotherapy includes any exercise / activity that is performed in water that provides a therapeutic effect. Aquatic Physiotherapy refers to targeted rehabilitation provided by a physiotherapist that has done specific training in this field, and almost always involves a heated pool!
Our therapists have a wealth of experience when it comes to aquatic physiotherapy, including completing Aquatic Physiotherapy Level 1 Training and working in the following settings:
- Outpatient rehabilitation (traumatic injuries, lower back injuries and joint replacement surgery).
- Inpatient rehabilitation (acute total knee replacement, total hip replacement, lumbar spine surgery).
- Group and 1 on 1 private hydrotherapy sessions for guided rehab of several common musculoskeletal injuries including lower back injuries, rotator cuff problems, hip pain, knee pain and even respiratory health.
- NDIS 1 on 1 sessions for people suffering from a variety of disabilities for pain management, stretching, balance and mobility.
The aim of aquatic physiotherapy is to assist with the rehabilitation of musculoskeletal, neurological, cardiopulmonary and psychological function. There is plenty of science behind the treatment techniques / exercises that you will perform in these sessions which are based on the physiology of water immersion and the application of both hydrostatic and hydrodynamics to exercising in water. Long story short, we utilise the effects of buoyancy, rotational control / stability, drag , density and hydrostatic pressure to tailor a suitable rehabilitation program for your body.
