Hydrotherapy
What is hydrotherapy/aquatic therapy?
The benefits of hydrotherapy
Hydrotherapy (a.k.a Aquatic therapy) is an effective way to restore range or movement, flexibility and co-ordination, as well as improve balance and mobility. Hydrotherapy is an excellent rehabilitation form to ease pain in joints and to improve circulation. The resistance of water helps to improve muscle strength, and the support it gives helps with pain management. The aquatic therapy pool offers a pleasant environment for rehabilitation and the warmth of the water helps relax muscles.
Aquatic therapy
Aquatic therapy can be extremely effective treatment form for patients rehabilitating from various types of arthritis, connective tissue diseases, strokes, sciatica, injured limbs, chronic back pain, headaches, insomnia and asthma. Aquatic therapy can help you with:
- Pain management
- Improved circulation
- Boosted immune system
- Stress and anxiety relief
- Lowered blood pressure
- Reduced inflammation
- Joint mobilisation
- Strengthened muscles
- Fastened surgery recovery
- Improved aerobic fitness levels
- Improved balance and coordination
Book a hydrotherapy session in Brighton
To make an enquiry on our treatment forms, please use the contact form on our website. If you think that you may benefit from hydrotherapy sessions with one of our Chartered Physiotherapists then please contact Reach Physiotherapy to make an appointment by calling us on 01273 732 835 or email info@reachphysiotherapy.com. You can also book an appointment online!
FAQs
What is hydrotherapy?
Hydrotherapy uses warm water to support movement and reduce joint load compared to land therapy.
Who is hydrotherapy suitable for?
Suitable for arthritis, post-surgery recovery, chronic pain and reduced mobility.
What are the benefits of water-based rehab?
Reduced joint stress, improved circulation, muscle relaxation and safer strengthening.
How warm is the pool and what will we do?
Pools are typically 32–35°C with guided mobility and strengthening exercises.
Do I need to be a strong swimmer?
No, sessions take place in shallow supervised water.
How many sessions are usually recommended?
A short block of sessions is common and reviewed regularly.
Can hydrotherapy help arthritis and chronic pain?
Yes, buoyancy reduces joint loading and stiffness.
Can hydrotherapy help arthritis and chronic pain?
Yes, buoyancy reduces joint loading and stiffness.
What should I bring with me?
Swimwear, towel and pool footwear if required.
Is hydrotherapy suitable post-surgery?
Yes, once wounds have healed and with clinician approval.