Use of water power in healing body and brain by incorporating exercises has gained enormous popularity recently. Stroke survivors at our facility, exercise in water has the power to change their lives. Often, our clients who have been discharged from the hospital who need additional intervention alongside land-based therapy, hydrotherapy plays a vital role in filling this gap.
Water boasts unique properties that enable it to be used for both therapy and fitness, especially for people who cannot comfortably rehabilitate or workout on land, as is often the case with stroke survivors whose equilibrium has been compromised. In water, fear of falling evaporates.
Hydrotherapy has extensive benefits, particularly with stroke survivors this can help with muscle relaxation, confidence, mobility, improving hand function and increasing independence.
To talk to one of our specialist about hydrotherapy please contact us on 01604-718091