Hydrotherapy is any activity performed in water to assist in rehabilitation and recovery from serious injury
Conditions Helped by Hydrotherapy
Chronic Pain conditions- Hydrotherapy is a recommended course of treatment for patients to reduce pain by promoting normal movement and control.
Neurological conditions – Hydrotherapy is used to reduce muscle spasm in patients with severe traumatic brain injury
Musculoskeletal Injuries – Hydrotherapy help to improve function following a musculoskeletal injury. like osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis and low back pain.
The goals of hydrotherapy are
- Muscle relaxation, improving joint motion and reducing pain
- Relieve pain and muscle spasm
- To strengthen weak muscles
- To maintain or increase the range of joint movement
- To re-educate paralyzed muscles
- To encourage walking and other functional and recreational activities