Hydrotherapy at Adelaide Active
Hydrotherapy is a water-based therapy used by Exercise Physiologists, Physiotherapists, and Allied Health Assistants for exercise, rehabilitation, restoration and relaxation.
Water has the unique ability to decrease the effects of gravity, making movement more comfortable, while the warm water helps your muscles relax, reducing joint stress and encouraging healing.
Our 16m x 8m pool temperature is set at a consistently warm 34ºC all year round, supplying the perfect environment for rehabilitation and exercise. There are also gentle steps and a lifter for people with mobility challenges.
Hydrotherapy can help young children, toddlers, adults, and the elderly to improve their range of motion, balance, mobility, and strength and manage their sensory sensitivities.
Our accredited Exercise Physiologists, Physiotherapists, and Allied Health Assistants specialise in delivering individualized programs for clients with a range of chronic conditions, injuries, illnesses, and disabilities. There are also group therapies and exercises classes available.
If you are ready to take the first step to experience the benefits of hydrotherapy, contact us today on 08 7089 6666 to book a consultation with one of our Exercise Physiologists, Physiotherapists, or Allied Health Assistants.
Benefits of Hydrotherapy
The warm water and its thermogenic (heating) effects on muscles, nerves, and joints give a safe, comfortable and enjoyable environment to progress through your customised program.
Benefits include:
- Mental Wellbeing - Otherwise immobile patients are able to move with more freedom and exercise with reduced pain levels providing mental relief.
- Reduced load bearing on the joints - when exercising in waist-deep water, the buoyancy reduces your weight to less than half.
- Improves balance and reduces the risk of falling - balance exercises you may be afraid of doing on land can be done safely in the water.
- Reduced muscle tightness and aches - the warmth of the water promotes the relaxation of your muscles which helps to reduce muscle spasms.
- Improved blood circulation - the warm water causes the blood vessels to widen which can improve blood circulation to the areas of pain. This helps to improve mobility through an increased range of motion.
- Increased fitness and muscle strength - water creates resistance to help build muscle strength. These exercises can also be progressed to include floatation devices making it harder.
- Reduce pain and swelling - the hydrostatic pressure of the water reduces swelling while exercising and post-exercise muscle soreness.
- Weight Management and Weight Loss - burn more calories than land based exercises because of water resistence.
Is Hydrotherapy suitable for you?
Hydrotherapy can be useful for treating the following conditions:
If you are ready to take the first step to experience the benefits of hydrotherapy, contact us today to book a consultation with one of our Exercise Physiologists , Physiotherapists, or Allied Health Assistants.
Qualified Physiotherapists and Exercise Physiologists
Group Therapy Sessions and Exercise Classes Available
Tailored Individualised Programs specific to your condition
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Adelaide Hydrotherapy is a facility that caters for a wide spectrum of the community. Dedicated to helping you feel your best, our services support all ages, conditions and fitness levels.
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Experience the benefits of Hydrotherapy
If you are ready to take the first step to experience the benefits of hydrotherapy, contact us today to book a consultation with one of our Exercise Physiologists or Physiotherapists.
Accessibililty Friendly Facilities
Casual Admission:
Mon - Fri: 6AM - 10AM
Sat: 8AM - 12PM
Sun: 9AM - 12PM
On Site Disabled Parking
Disabled Change Rooms
Mobility Lifter Available For Use
Autism Friendly Environment
Client Stories
"Hydrotherapy has helped me with all my physical fitness and rehab but equally important, helped get my former self back.
Thankyou so much. You don’t realise how much"
"After a major car accident and multiple surgeries, I worked with an Adelaide Hydrotherapy Physio to develop my own plan, and I follow it every day in the pool. I've lost weight and I can move so much better. I wish I'd started Hydrotherapy years ago. "
"After fracturing my arm in four places and having shoulder surgery I was struggling to move and was in constant pain which lead to me becoming depressed.
A friend told me about Adelaide Hydrotherapy and that not only do they have a great facility, they have a great team of Physios and Exercise Physiologists.
After my first appointment we developed a rehab plan. It’s been three and a half months and I’m am now free of pain and have a wide range of movement. Life is now getting back on track, yay! My mental health has dramatically improved and I'm feeling great ! 😊
I want to say thanks Team !."
"I’ve been diagnosed with Multiple sclerosis and my neurologist suggested Hydrotherapy sessions would help my symptoms.
Visiting twice a week has had a profound benefit on my movement and positivity. The team are friendly and helpful.
I’d be struggling without my fabulous pool activities."
"Hydrotherapy has been a stunning addition to my recovery. The facilities and environment at adelaide hydrothrapy are absolutely first class
My knee flexibility and comfort has improved significantly after just a couple of visits, and the ability to do so much more physical training in a weight free zone has provided the best nights sleep since my procedure."
"In 16 months I've lost 22kg, four dress sizes and improved my mental and physical health.
In particular, the Aqua-Fit classes I do with Jodie are fun and super effective.
Hydrotherapy started as a distraction.. now it's my passion! "
"I started at Adelaide Hydrotherapy almost 1 year ago. I needed to free up my back and legs so I could exercise more ...It worked!
I'm now doing 45 minute gym sessions with Damien. I'm so proud to say I've lost 10kgs in 2 months! "
We welcome participants from a range of schemes
NDIS
We work with NDIS participants and support a wide range of presentations. If you want to begin or continue an exercise or rehabilitation program, we can collaborate with you and your support coordinator to provide Physiotherapy or Exercise Physiology services.
Aged Care Packages
We work with the aged care providers to tailor specific services as required. Our Physiotherapists and Exercise Physiologists deliver programs that attract rebates from health funds or from Medicare through Care Plans.
DVA Specific Programs
With eligible Gold or White card you could be accessing fully funded gym and pool exercise and rehabilitation programs with our Physiotherapists and Exercise Physiologists. To access our services, we require a signed D904 form from your GP.
MVA & CTP
If you have been injured in a Motor Vehicle accident, we offer Allied Health treatments to help with recovery. We require a referral for treatment from your GP with your claim number from the insurer.
ReturnToWork SA
If you are looking to begin or continue your return to work, we can collaborate with your case manager or any other treating professionals involved in your treatment and recovery. With a valid GP referral our Physiotherapists accept workers compensation claims.
Medicare/Care Plans
People with a defined chronic medical condition are eligible for GP services on the Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS). We offer patients bulk-billed Allied Health assessments and sessions to help manage your chronic medical condition/s. We require a referral from completed by your GP.
Private Health
People who have private health may be able to claim a rebate percentage or the full fee of an Exercise Physiology or Physiotherapy session depending on their insurance fund entitlements.
Contact your insurance fund to see what you are covered for.
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