What is Hydrotherapy?

Hydrotherapy involves a series of exercises performed in a warm thermoneutral pool (33.5 – 34.5 °C), where the body neither gains nor loses temperature. It can be undertaken by a wide array of age groups suffering from a variety of conditions and disabilities. The water provides support, buoyancy, warmth, resistance to movement, and compression. 

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What we offer at Mill Park Physiotherapy:

Hydrotherapy is conducted in small groups at Thomastown Recreation and Aquatic Centre under the supervision of a physiotherapist, who is experienced in conducting hydrotherapy classes for a wide range of people with different conditions.

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Many conditions can be helped by hydrotherapy, some of which include:

• Back and neck pain

• Sporting injuries

• Arthritic conditions

• Pre and postnatal exercise

• Work-related injuries

• Recovery from orthopaedic surgery (particularly knee and hip replacements)

 

Benefits of hydrotherapy and water immersion

• Strengthen muscles

• Mobilise joints

• Relieve pain by reducing the transmission of pain messages to the brain

• Promote relaxation

• Improve general fitness

• Improve balance and coordination

• Increase blood supply to the muscles

• Decrease joint compression forces

• Increase elasticity of connective tissue

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Hydrotherapy Policy: All patients must undergo an assessment to determine suitability, and create an individualised water-based exercise program. If you are not currently seeing a physiotherapist, an assessment can be arranged by calling reception on 9436 9666 or book with one of our physiotherapists using the link below.​

CLASS TIMES:

TUESDAY           12PM - 1PM

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COST: $15