Benefits of Hydrotherapy
Hydrotherapy is a growingly popular rehabilitation tool for people who want to get on top of their injuries and health conditions or to increase their cardiovascular fitness. This is done through exercising in a heated pool. The warmth and bounciness of the water will relax the muscles and take pressure off the joints. This allows those who may struggle with land-based exercises to get much more rehabilitation and exercises completed without aggravating pain. The water level is typically waist-to-shoulder deep, so you don’t need to know how to swim to participate.
Why is hydrotherapy a better option?
Most adults fail to meet the recommended guidelines for physical activity and exercise to maintain their health. This failure is partly because people struggle to sustain repetitive and less engaging exercise programs over time. Hydrotherapy offers an enjoyable approach to achieving your exercise goals. With the resistance of the water, there are numerous ways to engage in exercise, such as walking through the water. Exercising against water resistance is an excellent method to enhance muscle strength, mobility, and cardiovascular fitness. Additionally, it serves as an excellent option for recovering from strenuous exercise or sporting activities.
What are the benefits?
The benefits of hydrotherapy include:
- Reducing muscle and joint pain: Thanks to the bounce of the water, your weight is essentially halved. This relieves pressure on the joints and reduces aches that would otherwise limit your capacity to exercise.
- Post-surgery rehab: Research shows good results for post-surgical patients who participate in hydrotherapy. Again, taking pressure off the joints and promoting circulation recovery post-surgery is made much easier.
- Improving quality of life and fitness: The resistance of the water ensures that any and all movements in the water work the muscles of the body. It can be an enjoyable way to increase your exercise time for the week.
- Reducing stress and improving sleep: Research shows that hydrotherapy helps patients with insomnia and regulates sleep cycles. Relaxing in warm water also reduces stress levels.
Hydrotherapy can be a great option for rehabilitation and overall fitness. Hoppers Physio runs group hydrotherapy classes and organises one-on-one hydro sessions with our trained physiotherapists. To query our hydrotherapy options, please visit the website or chat with our friendly reception team on (03) 9749 5110.