Hydrotherapy
How it works?
Hydrotherapy is the use of water, both internally and externally and at varying temperatures, for health purposes. Also known as water therapy, hydrotherapy includes such treatments as saunas, steam baths, foot baths, contrast therapy, hot and cold showers, and water therapy.
Hydrotherapy is used to treat several conditions and ailments including osteoarthritis, athletic injury and rheumatoid arthritis. The warmth of the water allows your muscles to relax and eases the pain in your joints, helping you to exercise. In addition, the water supports your weight, which helps to relieve pain and increase the range of movement of your joints. The water can also be used to provide resistance to moving your joints. By pushing your arms and legs against the water, you can also improve your muscle strength.
Our hydrotherapy treatment programs can help improve a number of conditions, including:
Back pain/sciatica/lumbar instability
Whiplash and other neck pain
Sports injuries
Tendinopathy
Balance/coordination problems
Shoulder and arm pain
Osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and fibromyalgia
Ankylosing spondylitis
Back and pelvic pain during pregnancy
Work and accident-related injuries
Rehabilitation after bone fractures, joint replacement or tendon repair
