Hydrotherapy Group Class

If you struggle to exercise effectively on land due to pain, poor balance or weakness then hydrotherapy is for you.

Hydrotherapy is a specifically designed rehab based class conducted in the specially heated swimming pool at Mission Beach by one of our experienced physiotherapists.

The benefits of water exercise include:

• Warm water relieves muscle tension. The Mission Beach pool is a lovely 30 degrees all year round enhancing your ability to move your limbs through a greater range
• Water pressure reduces swelling
• The resistance the water provides is seven times greater than air and can be used to gently strengthen your muscles
• The absence of gravity assists in improving your ability to walk and move freely because at neck level, 90% of your weight is supported. Buoyancy is especially important for people who can’t take their whole body weight whether that be due to pain, discomfort or to surgery
• With the right exercises, the water can provide a challenging environment for high-level balance. As the water is a safe environment for exercise, anyone with compromised balance or a risk of falls are able to participate in regular exercise through hydrotherapy.

The facility at Mission Beach allows ramp and handrail entry as well as a shallow depth ensuring the classes are accessible to even non swimmers