Hydrotherapy
Hydrotherapy, also known as aquatic therapy, is a form of exercise and rehabilitation performed in warm water. It uses the properties of water—such as buoyancy, resistance, and warmth—to help reduce pain, improve movement, and promote healing.
Hydrotherapy can be beneficial for people recovering from injury or surgery, or those living with chronic pain, arthritis, or mobility issues.
Hydrotherapy offers a supportive, low-impact environment that helps restore strength, flexibility, and confidence in movement.
What To Expect?
Our hydrotherapy sessions are held at the Warragul Leisure Centre and are led by a Physiotherapist or one of our Allied Health Assistants under Physiotherapist supervision.
Before starting hydrotherapy, you’ll have an in-clinic assessment with one of our Physiotherapists. During this appointment, we’ll discuss your medical history, current condition, goals, and any limitations. This allows us to design a personalised hydrotherapy program tailored specifically to your needs.
Your sessions take place in a warm-water pool, where the buoyancy of the water helps support your body weight, reduce joint stress, and make movement easier. The gentle resistance of the water provides a safe and effective way to improve strength, flexibility, and balance.
During each session, your Physiotherapist or Allied Health Assistant will guide you through your individualised program, ensuring the exercises are performed safely and at a pace that suits you. As your confidence and ability improve, your program can be progressed to continue challenging your body and supporting your recovery.
Conditions that may benefit from Hydrotherapy:
Back pain
Sciatica
Foot and ankle injuries
Rehabilitation after a work injury
Rehabilitation after a car accident
Sports Injuries
Neurological conditions
Cardio-respiratory problems
Balance dysfunction
Women’s health complaints
Arthritis and aged related conditions
Chronic Pain Conditions
Post surgical rehabilitation- Total knee replacement
Post surgical rehabilitation- Total hip replacement
Post surgical rehabilitation- Rotator Cuff Repair
Post surgical Rehabilitation-Knee arthroscope or reconstruction
Post surgical rehabilitation- Fractures
Following injuries where you have been non-weight bearing
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Hydrotherapy offers a range of benefits for people recovering from injury, managing chronic conditions, or looking to improve strength, flexibility, and confidence in movement. These can include:
* Use of water as support (buoyancy counteracts gravity)
* Less load on your joints
* Decreased pain due to support
* Decreased muscle tension
* Improved muscle strength and control (water creates resistance)
* Improved joint range of motion
* Improved stability and balance
* Individualised exercise
Do you need a Referral?
Private Clients do not need a referral from your general practitioner (GP) or other medical specialist to book in for a Physiotherapy Appointment.
If you are eligible for the Chronic Disease Management (CDM) plan, your GP must write a referral to receive Physiotherapy.
Referrals also need to be obtained if being seen under Work Cover or Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA)
