Why Water?
Water can create an environment that is calming and relaxing to work in. Water provides resistance to movement in all directions and is weight supportive. The buoyancy of water aids rehabilitation by virtually eliminating the effects of gravity. Therefor supporting the bodies weight for reduced impact and greater flexibility.
Neurological
People with neurological conditions such as stroke, spinal cord injury, Parkinsons, Brain Injury can use hydrotherapy for learning or relearning in a supportive environment.
Cardiovascular and Respiratory
Walking in water can improve cardiovascular strength, respiratory function and overall fitness.
Spinal Injuriy
Hydrotherapy can be a supportive environment for back injuries.
Core Stability
Hydrotherapy allows a low impact, supportive workout. It facilitates postural changes and improved truncal stability to allow the body to move freely and with more control promting better health, function and mobility.
Knee, Lower Leg and Hip
Trauma, replacement or reconstruction to the knee, lower leg or hip are supported by the water and can be improved with the underwater treadmill.
Theraputic Properties Of Water
Hydrotherapy is suitable to treat a broad range of issues. It can be used inconjunction with other therapies for recovery, rehabilitation and on going maintenance.
Buoyancy
Reduces load on muscles and joints
Increases core stability
Improves flexibility
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Temperature
Water is relaxing
Improves circulation
Relieves pain
Hydrostatic Pressure
Hydrostatic pressure supports and stabalizes a person with balance difficulties. Decreses pain, reduces heart rate and arterial pressure by assisting circulation.
Resistance
Supports weak limbs and muscles. Increases workout intensity