About Cassowary Coast Hydrotherapy

Water buoyancy provides a great partial-weight-bearing environment for patients to perform their therapeutic exercises. Hydrotherapy is especially good for patients who have difficulty exercising on land, have persistent pain, or simply enjoy being in the water.

Hydrotherapy exercises utilise the buoyancy of the water (floating properties). Your body weight is reduced by up to 90% in the water, making exercising very effective in improving mobility and strength. Moreover, you will not have to worry about falling over, which makes it the perfect place to practise your balance improvement exercises!

There is full access available for wheelchair users or those with reduced mobility, our pools are also designed so non-swimmers can access the water.

Conditions Treated
You may benefit from hydrotherapy if you suffer from the following conditions:

• Chronic back pain
• Osteoarthritis
  • Hip
  • Knee
  • Ankle
  • Shoulder
  • Back
• Rheumatoid Arthritis
• Post-operative Rehabilitation:
  • Total knee replacement
  • Total hip replacement
  • Total shoulder replacement
  • Post ACL reconstruction
  • Post knee arthroscopy
  • Post meniscal repair
  • Post-ankle reconstruction
• Overweight: Low weight-bearing exercise may start you on as after level of activity to encourage weight loss
• Impaired balance and risk of falling
• Cardiovascular or pulmonary conditions