Hydrotherapy is performed at Northmead Aquatic Centre
in the 12.5m pool. The pool is heated to 30°C year round.
Access is via 7 steps at the shallow end of the pool with a hand rail.
It is recommended that at least two sessions are performed a week
Uses of Hydrotherapy:
• Pain relief from heat in water
• Increase Joint Range of Motion
• Increase strength
• Decrease load on joints
• Ideal pre/post-operatively
What do I need before starting hydrotherapy?
• An initial physiotherapy consult must be performed before you commence hydrotherapy
• If you require hydrotherapy post-operatively you will need a
doctors clearance
• Swimmers!
and a good friendly attitude as most hydrotherapy is performed in
a group setting