Conditions Treated
People of all ages can benefit from the healing properties of water. Aquatic therapy allows for a faster recovery from injuries or surgery.
Patient populations who can benefit from Aquatic Physiotherapy include:
· Various type of arthritis including osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis
· Patients and elderly with balance, stability and co-ordination difficulties
· Pre and post orthopaedic surgeries (hip, shoulder and knee replacements, spinal, foot and mastectomy surgeries)
· Neurological conditions (Parkinson’s, traumatic brain injuries, strokes, Multiple Sclerosis)
· Degenerative spinal condition – acute and chronic
·Sport injuries
· Fibromyalgia
· Chronic and acute neck and back pain
· Cardiac patients needing to improve cardiovascular fitness
· Osteoporosis
· The treatment of overweight and obese individuals who find it difficult to do land-based exercises
· Any condition requiring decreased weight bearing and gait rehabilitation
· Post-traumatic stress disorder
· Post-natal mommies