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RINGWOOD PHYSIOTHERAPY AND SPINAL CLINIC

LEADERS IN MUSCULOSkELETAL PHYSIOTHERAPY

Hydrotherapy

What is Hydrotherapy?

Hydrotherapy is a water based, patient specific exercise program designed by your physiotherapist to assist you in your rehabilitation. Each person is individually assessed and managed. A program will be designed specifically for your needs and the exercises can be used afterwards for your ongoing needs.

How does it work?

Our classes use a variety of buoyancy devices such as floats and paddles in the warmth of the hydrotherapy pool. The effects of buoyancy and the resistance of the water are the mediums that make hydrotherapy effective. The body can progress through suitable exercises that it cannot on land - eliminating gravity has its benefits with reducing pain and loading on the body. The reduced weight bearing means that we can place people into the water very early after surgery, thus avoiding the effects of muscle de-conditioning.

 

 

 

 

 

What is the cost?

Hydrotherapy fee: $16.00 per class - please pay this fee at the reception desk at Ringwood Physiotherapy & Spinal Clinic on your next visit to the clinic.

 

Pool entry fee:     $5.60 adults, $4.40 pensioners (Please pay entry fee at the pool).

 

Please note that if you are a TAC or DVA patient, your insurance company will pay for the hydrotherapy session and the pool entry fee.

 

If you are a Workcover patient your insurance company will pay for the class only. Please pay your own entry fee at the pool.

 

Further questions?

If you have further questions, please contact Ringwood Physiotherapy & Spinal Clinic and speak to one of our trained consultants.

We can also be contacted by email at: admin@ringwoodphysio.com

What do I need to know about the pool?

The pool is heated to a comfortable and functional 34°C. Pool depth is able to be altered and filtration is a combined ozone/chlorine system.

What do I need to bring?

·                 Bathers

·                 Towel

·                 Water bottle

On your first appointment, please report to the clinician in the Health & Activity Pool. We would appreciate it if you do not enter the pool until a clinician is present.

Who will benefit from Hydrotherapy?

Hydrotherapy is commonly used for:

·             Back pain

·             Acute (early mobilisation in a pain free environment)

·             Chronic (excellent for abdominal stabilisation and regaining flexibility)

·             Shoulder rehabilitation

·             Knee rehabilitation

·             Foot and ankle rehabilitation

·             General fitness

·             Exercise Prescription

·             Balance disorder retraining