Hydrotherapy
4 principles of hydrotherapy?
Hydrotherapy is based on several important bio-engineering principles that permit the design and development of aquatic exercise devices, techniques and programs. These principles involve several forces (buoyancy, drag, inertia), hydro-static pressure and the specific heat of water.
What are the different types of hydrotherapy?
Hydrotherapy treatments include saunas, steam baths, foot baths, sitz baths, and the application of cold and hot water compresses.
In Hydrotherapy, we utilise the properties of warm water to design specific exercise programs and treatment plans which can benefit a person in the following ways, relief from pain, relief from swelling and stiffness, soothing sore or inflamed muscles and joints and improved cardiovascular function.
