Hydrotherapy has evolved over the years to be considered a comprehensive intervention for the recovery, maintenance, pre-hab, or re-hab of a number of conditions. Aquatic bodywork® is particularly effective for:
Our hydrotherapists have extensive international training and over 15 years of clinical experience, pioneering specialised techniques in South Africa.
In the warm, supportive environment of water, people of all shapes, sizes, age groups and physical abilities can exercise, relax and enjoy the physical, emotional, psychological and energetic benefits of Aquatic bodywork.
Hydrotherapy has evolved over the years to be considered a comprehensive intervention for the recovery, maintenance, pre-hab, or re-hab of a number of conditions. Aquatic bodywork® is particularly effective for:
Acute, transient and chronic / neuropathic pain conditions
Shoulder, hip, knee, ankle surgery / arthroplasty / replacement
Stroke recovery
Palliative care
Fibromyalgia, rheumatic and connective tissue disorder and injuries
Pediatric conditions that present low/high muscle tone and delays in achieving developmental milestones.
The session is one-one in a private, indoor, heated hydrotherapy pool.
The hydrotherapist is in the water with the patient throughout the treatment. She applies a combination of active and passive techniques that are tailored to your needs and limits.
The session typically lasts for one hour. The first half is active (exercise and stretches) and the second half is passive – where you are usually floated on their back using special floatation devices under the head and legs, and do absolutely nothing. This puts the body into a neutral position and allows the therapist three-dimensional access to the whole body so that bodywork can be applied.
Benefits are usually seen from the first session. The frequency of sessions is tailored to each patient. You don’t need to be able to swim.
A little nervous, not sure what to expect? Relax and enjoy our virtual tour of our Hydrotherapy Studio, or contact us to book your consultation.
Your nose and mouth are kept above water and you don’t need to be able to swim.
Sessions are one-to-one and last one hour. Water is heated to 34C. Bring only your swimsuit and towel.
