Hydrotherapy

Relieve Pain and Joints in the Water

Vector Health offers Hydrotherapy sessions in both Rockhampton and Yeppoon. Hydrotherapy exercises allow some clients to be able to rehab or gain movement easily in the warmth of a heated pool. Offering these sessions gives our clients a better range of therapy to improve circulation and reduce any pain.

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What is Hydrotherapy?

Hydrotherapy, (or Aquatherapy) involves activities and exercises performed in warm water to help assist in the rehabilitation of a variety of neurological and musculoskeletal conditions.

It includes types like aquatic therapy, where exercises are performed in a pool to enhance strength and flexibility, and contrast bath therapy, which alternates hot and cold water to improve circulation and reduce soreness. Heated pool therapy relaxes muscles and relieves pain. Hydrotherapy is beneficial for pain relief, rehabilitation, improved mobility, stress reduction, and enhanced circulation.

The following therapeutic effects can occur with hydrotherapy:

-Relieve pain and muscle spasms
• Reduce joint impact
• Reduce swelling
• Gain relaxation in the muscles
• Help maintain or improve flexibility and range of motion in multiple joints
• Strengthen previously weak muscles around the body
• Stimulate blood flow positively

At Vector Health, we are now offering Hydrotherapy exercise programs as part of our goal to promote fitness in any way possible, along with improving quality of life.

Benefits of Hydrotherapy

male and female elders doing aqua exercises

Pain Relief and Rehabilitation

Hydrotherapy helps in pain relief and rehabilitation by utilizing the buoyancy and warmth of water to reduce stress on joints and muscles. The buoyancy decreases the body’s weight, alleviating pressure on painful areas and making movement easier, which is particularly beneficial for those with arthritis or injuries. The warmth of the water relaxes muscles, enhances blood flow, and reduces stiffness, further alleviating pain and facilitating more effective rehabilitation exercises.

Chronic Pain

Improved Mobility and Strength

Enhances mobility and flexibility by providing a supportive water environment that allows for a greater range of motion exercises. The buoyancy of water reduces the impact on joints and muscles, making it easier and less painful to perform movements that might be difficult on land. This support enables individuals to stretch and move their limbs more freely, improving joint flexibility and muscle elasticity.

Stronger for Longer Program

a man holds a disabled child during aquatic therapy in a swimming pool.

Helps Boost Immunity

Boosts the immune system by improving circulation and reducing stress, both of which are crucial for a robust immune response. The warm water enhances blood flow, ensuring that oxygen and essential nutrients are efficiently delivered to tissues while also removing any toxins. Supporting overall bodily function and immune efficiency. Additionally, the relaxation and stress reduction achieved through hydrotherapy lower cortisol levels, a stress hormone that can suppress immune function when chronically elevated.

Increased Strength and Endurance

Helps build muscle strength and endurance by providing a natural and consistent force that muscles must work against during movement. Unlike air, water creates resistance in all directions, requiring more effort to perform exercises. This resistance can be adjusted by changing the speed of movements or using equipment like water weights, which increases the intensity of the workout. As muscles work harder to overcome water resistance, they become stronger and more resilient.

Why Choose Vector Health Clinic?

Our experienced team of hydrotherapists provides pain relief, and rehabilitation aids by leveraging water’s buoyancy and resistance.

We offer hydrotherapy sessions in Rockhampton, Yeppoon, and Biloela.

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