Aquatic Physiotherapy

Recovery from injury or surgery can often be difficult when painful joints and muscles have to take the full body weight.  Working in warm water provides an environment where reduced body weight makes it possible to do exercises, strengthen muscles and move joints without pain.  This is particularly good for shoulder pain, back and neck problems, arthritic conditions and post-operative rehabilitation from spinal surgery and knee or hip replacements.  Normal movement is possible and muscles in spasm often relax with the warmth and support of the water.  Using the resistance or the buoyancy of the water the exercise programs can vary in difficulty according to the specific needs of the patient.