Recovering from an injury or surgery that’s limiting your movement? Struggling with chronic pain that makes staying active difficult? Looking for a safe way to ease back into exercise?
Hydrotherapy sessions in a heated pool, guided by an experienced Canberra physiotherapist (following an initial assessment), could be the answer you need.
Aquatic therapy, also referred to as hydrotherapy or water therapy, is a therapeutic exercise program prescribed by trained physiotherapists or exercise physiologists and carried out in dedicated heated pools.
Treatment plans are individually tailored based on your specific needs, condition, or rehabilitation goals.
Warm water’s natural buoyancy and gentle resistance make physical movement easier and less painful than conventional exercise, offering a supportive, low-impact setting. For these reasons, hydrotherapy is frequently used to aid recovery from surgery or injury and to address various musculoskeletal conditions and physical weaknesses.
Hydrotherapy can benefit individuals across all age groups and fitness levels, from competitive athletes to post-surgical patients.
Qualified physiotherapists often incorporate hydrotherapy into treatment plans for a wide range of injuries and health conditions, including:
Are you dealing with pain or discomfort and looking for an alternative treatment? Give hydrotherapy a go.
Hydrotherapy near Coombs may offer many benefits, depending on your condition and overall health goals. It may:
Swimming ability isn’t required to participate in hydrotherapy—your physiotherapist will guide and assist you throughout each session.
For your initial consultation and subsequent sessions you will typically need to bring swimwear, a towel, non-slip footwear (for moving around the pool area), a change of clothes for after your session, and any other personal items you might require (such as a drink bottle, goggles, swim cap, and so on).
This will depend on your individual needs and goals. At your initial consultation, your physiotherapist will conduct a detailed assessment of your injury or condition to determine the best treatment plan, which will include their recommended aquatic exercises and frequency of sessions.
If you have a TAC or WorkSafe ACT claim and your physiotherapist has determined that you would benefit from hydrotherapy, then it will be covered. Your sessions may also be covered by the Department of Veterans Affairs, Comcare, or Medicare.
A GP referral is generally not needed.
Patients are at the heart of every consultation. We care about you and what's important to you. We'll listen to your story and help however we can.
We're here as part of your support network—working alongside other health professionals to help you succeed in your recovery.
Each patient receives a customised treatment program designed around their individual needs and objectives. We keep you informed with current information and track your improvement throughout.
We currently offer two options when it comes to hydrotherapy classes, private sessions and group sessions. Your physiotherapist will be able to advise which option is best for you.
Whether you’re recovering from surgery, managing chronic pain, or simply looking for a gentle way to get moving again, hydrotherapy offers a supportive path. Guided by skilled physiotherapists and tailored to your unique needs, each session is designed to help you move with more confidence, less pain, and improved mobility.
Take the next step towards your recovery today.
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