Aquatic physiotherapy is supervised exercise in warm water, under the guidance and tuition of a chartered physiotherapist. The warm water and weightless effect of being immersed in a pool means that even very painful conditions can be exercised safely and effectively.

 

Research has shown that there are many benefits of aquatic physiotherapy, these include:

 

• Reducing weight bearing on joints

• Decreasing pain and muscle spasm

• Improving flexibility and joint range of movement

• Improving muscle strength and endurance

• Improving fitness levels

• Improving circulation with reduction of oedema/ swelling

• Improving balance reactions and coordination

• Improving body awareness and posture

• Promoting social interaction due to class format

• Promoting relaxation and general well-being

• Improving self-confidence as the ability to move in water improves

 

Aquatic physiotherapy offers these benefits to people with various acute and chronic conditions. Exercising in water has been found to be beneficial and safe in treating conditions like:

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• Arthritis (Osteoarthritis and Inflammatory Arthritis)

• Neck and Back pain/ stiffness

• Low back pain

• Osteoporosis

• Sports injuries (eg tendonitis, cruciate/ meniscal repairs etc)

• Chronic pain

• Fibromyalgia

• Pre orthopaedic surgery

• Post Orthopaedic surgeries- joint replacements (eg Knee/ Hip etc), spinal surgeries (eg fusions and laminectomies etc), muscle and ligament repairs

• Deconditioned individuals following any surgery or period of immobility

• Fatigue

• Balance impairments