What is Hydrotherapy

​Hydrotherapy, also called Aquatic Physiotherapy, is injury rehabilitation completed entirely in water in a purpose built hydrotherapy pool.

​The aim of Aquatic Physiotherapy is to decrease pain, increase range of movement and flexibility as well as develop muscle strength and general fitness. 
​Benefits of hydrotherapy
  • Pain reduction
  • Decreased muscle spasm
  • Decreased swelling and improved circulation
  • Increased range of motion and flexibility
  • Increased muscle strength
  • Decreased weight bearing forces
  • Improved balance
Conditions that benefit from hydrotherapy
  • Pre and post surgery joint replacements
  • Mobility after injury and fractures
  • Arthritis
  • Back problems
  • Poor general fitness and people who find it difficult to exercise on land due to pain or weakness

Hydrotherapy Classes

Bridge to Health holds hydrotherapy classes at the pool in the pool at Baillie Henderson - these are adapted to suit many levels of ability.

The classes are suitable for pre and post-operative back, hip and knee surgery patients as well as those who find it difficult to exercise on land due to pain or weakness.
​Please contact us to find out details.