Hydrotherapy is a form of exercise or water therapy that can be used to aid joint range of motion, strengthen muscles and joints, and ease aches and pains either acute or chronic. Information sheet
Hydrotherapy combines three major components that work together to improve comfort and/or function.
Buoyancy: (ability to float) The water allows forces that act on the body to be reduced, which in turn decreases the load transmitted through joints and muscles. The buoyancy can also assist with improving joint range of motion.
Resistance: (working against a force) This can be helpful when trying to increase the work on muscles and to increase the effort of work
Drag and Turbulence: both work together to aid in rehabilitation. Drag creates opposition to movements of the limbs in the water. Turbulence is the agitation of the surrounding water that can be created in the water that can be improve balance and stability
The pool is maintained at a comfortable temperature and this form of exercise/water therapy can be used to assist in the following situations:
Hydrotherapy classes are run by qualified Wakefield Sports Clinic physiotherapists at Next Generation.
Prior to beginning exercise or therapy in the pool, each client is required to be screened by one of the Wakefield Sports Clinic Physiotherapists.
Class times:
Next Generation* War Memorial Drive, North Adelaide. Call Wakefield Sports Clinic @ Next Generation for bookings and enquiries on 8221 7000.
*free daily social membership included with services provided at Next Generation
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