HYDROTHERAPY 

HYDROTHERAPY is Physiotherapy in the aquatic environment. 

• It focuses on health promotion, disease prevention, disability and disability; 
  
• Promotes physical and psychological well-being using the therapeutic properties of water in the rehabilitation of users.

Goals:

• Promote exercises that do not put pressure on the spine and / or joints; 
  
• Encourage users to get to know their bodies, developing self-confidence;
• Increase knowledge about the main causes and mechanisms of the appearance of pain; 
  
• Increase performance and effectiveness in carrying out activities of daily living. 

WHO SHOULD DO HYDROTHERAPY :

• Clients with medical prescription for Hydrotherapy; 
• Clients with physical problems / dysfunctions who want an activity accompanied by a physical therapist. 
  

What the Physiotherapist does? 

In the context of Hydrotherapy, the physiotherapist assesses the user taking into account movement and posture. It uses the therapeutic effects of water - temperature and impulse, to achieve the desired treatment goals, such as muscle relaxation and dampening forces at the level of the joints.

Duration of Sessions: Individual and group sessions: 45 minutes. 

• Clients are grouped and evaluated according to the identified problems and specific needs; 
  
• Clients to be able to practice Hydrotherapy will have to go through an evaluation process with the physiotherapist; 
  

The Hydrotherapy:

• Improves Posture ;
• Increases body awareness ;
• Reduces pain ;
• Improves blood circulation ;
• Increases coordination and balance ;
• Increases flexibility ;
• Increases muscle strength and endurance .