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Hydrotherapy
Hydrotherapy is a treatment which is used by physiotherapists to treat a variety of conditions. Hydrotherapy is the treatment of an injury or condition with the use of water. Water can have a variety of effects on the body dependent upon the temperature and form. Some of the most common injuries and conditions which are treated by a physiotherapist with hydrotherapy are:
- Joint surgery
- Neurological conditions
- Fracture rehabilitation
- Soft tissue injuries
- Paediatric conditions
These injuries and conditions can all benefit from the treatment of hydrotherapy from a physiotherapist. The benefits which could be seen are:
- Optimised healing
- Pain management
- Increased confidence
- Improve independent mobility
- Weight free exercising
- Reduce stiffness
- Improve muscle tone
- Relaxation
Hydrotherapy can be a difficult service to access due to the high demand. Those patients, who are less mobile can get great pleasure from therapy within water as their weight is supported by the water, therefore can maximise independence with mobility. Physiotherapists have specific training on the use and benefits of hydrotherapy as a treatment modality.
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