Hydrotherapy in Sydney
Hydrotherapy Services Sydney
Hydrotherapy to restore health
Hydrotherapy is the use of water to treat disease. Not all physiotherapy clinics offer this service, but we do at New Age Physiotherapy. As far back as the ancient Greeks and Romans, water use for therapy has existed for hundreds of years and forms an integral part of many traditional medicine systems. Learn why it is so beneficial for your health. We are a convenient option if you are looking for hydrotherapy in Australia.
Hydrotherapy uses water to revitalise, maintain, and restore health. Treatments include saunas, steam baths, foot baths, sitz baths, and cold and hot water compresses.
Father Sebastian Kneipp, a 19th-century Bavarian monk, is said to be the father of hydrotherapy. Kneipp believed that disease could be cured by eliminating waste from the body. Hydrotherapy is popular in Europe and Asia, where people “take the waters” at hot and mineral springs. In North America, naturopathic doctors often recommend it as self-care.
Physiological basis of hydrotherapy
There is a physiological basis for hydrotherapy. Cold water stimulates the superficial blood vessels and causes them to constrict, shunting the blood to internal organs. Hot water relaxes the blood vessels, dilates them, and removes wastes from body tissues. Alternating hot and cold water also improves elimination, decreases inflammation, and stimulates circulation. Contact us to learn more.
When submerged in a body of water, such as a bath or a pool, one feels weightless, as the water relieves the body of much of the effects of gravity. Water also has a hydrostatic effect and a massage-like feeling as it gently kneads the body. When it is moving, water stimulates the touch receptors on the skin, increasing blood circulation and releasing tight muscles.
Your physiotherapist will coordinate your hydrotherapy program to assist in your injury rehabilitation. Classes are held at Liverpool Whitlam Centre’s purpose-built indoor hydrotherapy pool. You may also want to check out our other physio treatments.
Who benefits from hydrotherapy ?
Hydrotherapy aids in pain reduction, muscle strength, joint flexibility, cardiovascular fitness and ambulation skills. Hence, it is beneficial for those who have:
- Chronic pain
- Osteoarthritis and advanced osteoporosis
- Muscle strain or tears
- Low back pain
- Spinal cord injuries
- Post polio syndrome
- Shoulder, neck, back and pelvic injuries
- Cardiac conditions
- Obesity
- Bone, joint, or muscle disorders
- Neurological Impairments
- Cerebral Palsy and Stroke
- Post operative ankle, knee, hip and spine surgeries
- Hydrotherapy is also commonly used to relax and maintain health. It is excellent for reducing or relieving sudden or long-lasting pain.
The benefits of hydrotherapy include:
- Dramatically increasing the elimination of waste, thus assisting detoxification.
- Loosening tense, tight muscles and encouraging relaxation
- Increasing the metabolic rate and digestion activity
- Hydrating the cells, improving skin and muscle tone
- Boosting the immune system, allowing it to function more efficiently
- Improving the function of the internal organs by stimulating their blood supply
Contraindications for Hydrotherapy
If you’re considering hydrotherapy near Austral, contact us to learn how we can assist you in your recovery journey.
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