Hydrotherapy

Hydrotherapy, known as aquatic therapy, involves the use of water for therapeutic purposes promote healing, improve physical function, and alleviate pain. This modality has been for centuries across various cultures and continues to be a vital component in modern rehabilitative medicine.

Performance Plus Healthcare offers supervised hydro as well as personally tailored programs specific to your needs out of its Hawthorn rooms.

Principles of Hydrotherapy

The fundamental principles of hydrotherapy are based on unique physical properties of water, including buoyancy, hydro pressure, viscosity, and temperature. These properties facilitate gentle support for the body, reduce-bearing stress on joints, enhance circulation.

Benefits of Hydrotherapy

Pain Relief The warm water helps relax muscles and reduce discomfort-Enhanced Mobility: Buoy decreases load, allowing for easier movement and exercise.
Improved Circulation: Hydrostatic pressure promotes blood flow and lymphatic drainage.
Muscle Strengthening: Resistance provided by water aids in strengthening muscles without excessive strain.
Decrease Load: Buoyancy of the water decrease load through the effected areas making exercie easier.
Stress Reduction: The soothing environment contributes to mental relaxation stress alleviation.

Common Applications

Hydrotherapy widely utilised in treating conditions such as arthritis, injuries, neurological disorders, and post-operative rehabilitation. It is often incorporated into therapy programs to facilitate recovery and improve overall well-being.

Precautions

While generally safe, hydrotherapy should administered professional supervision, especially for individuals with certain medical conditions such as open, infections, or cardiovascular. Proper assessment ensures the suitability of water therapy tailored to individual needs.

How do I Book a Session?

An initial appointment is required so the clinician can work out your needs and abilities before getting into the water. A time will then be made for your hydro session.

Call us on (03) 9815 2555 to discuss your options and make a time.

Our Clinics in Melbourne

(Glenferrie Sports and Spinal) Clinics central location makes it convenient for residents in Hawthorn, Kew, Camberwell, Richmond and Toorak.

Performance Plus Rowville Clinic's central location makes it convenient for residents in Rowville, Know, Mulgrave, Waverley, Dandenong and the South Eastern Suburbs.

Performance Plus Fitzroy North Clinic is easily accessed to those living in Fitzroy, Brunswick, Collingwood and Carlton.