MEDICAL

AQUAPHYSIO REHAB CENTRE

The use of water for therapeutic purposes began from the time of the ancient Egyptian , Greek , and Roman civilisations . Hydrotherapy is a more passive use of water for therapeutic purposes where the body is immersed in water to relax muscles and improve the circulation to help with pain and muscle tension . Water therapy , on the other hand , uses the properties of water for active rehabilitation and healing . Aqua-physiotherapy is a specialised form of water therapy as it is Physiotherapy done by AquaPhysiotrained Physiotherapists in a warm water pool .

Water has many properties that provide for safe and effective rehabilitation . Its viscosity , for example , allows for strength training and provides multi-directional resistance to aid healing and help reduce atrophy of injured or weakened muscles .

During therapy , hydrostatic pressure is exerted on the submerged body to reduce the tendency of blood to pool in the legs and feet , helping reduce swelling . The buoyancy of water reduces the effects of gravity , enabling the partial weight-bearing of bones and joints that would not otherwise tolerate full body weight , as can be the case after a fracture .

Buoyancy also provides support for the spine to allow for safer , earlier rehabilitation and for a greater range of motion and flexibility . It also allows for safer challenges to balance and

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stability , especially in patients with neurological conditions like stroke and Parkinson ’ s disease .

Water also helps rebuild muscle memory since the innate viscosity and resistance of water slows down movements and forces the patient to focus on these more closely . This allows the brain to process signals from the muscles more thoroughly . At the same time , warm water helps to relax muscle tension and improve circulation .

AquaPhysio offers rehabilitation treatment for several medical conditions by helping off- load pressure from joints . These include tendonitis , joint arthritis , spine disc injury and disease ( slipped discs ), neck pain , including arm and shoulder pain , lower back pain and sciatica , sports injuries , and joint conditions , including post-surgery knee and shoulder rehabilitation .

AquaPhysiotherapy is also effective for fractures that require minimal weight-bearing for rehabilitation and strengthening in strokes and improves balance and coordination in Parksinson ’ s disease . It is safe and effective in pregnancy-related back pain and pelvic pain . In addition , patients with rheumatism , osteoarthritis , fibromyalgia , and ankylosing spondylitis also benefit from reduced stiffness and depression , improved strength , and better sleep . Water promotes the body ’ s innate ability to heal itself .

At AquaPhysio , our specialist physiotherapists will design a custom programme for each client that involves both Aqua-physiotherapy in the water and land-based therapy . Our trained AquaPhysiotherapists also make use of advanced techniques like ‘ sea-weeding ’ to help in muscle relaxation and mind relaxation . The combination physiotherapy both on land and in water helps facilitate a safe and timely return to normal life and activity . Every treatment is one-to-one with the AquaPhysiotherapist .

AquaPhysio is a unique Centre that uses the tools of Physiotherapy and Water to heal the body .

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