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Why Water?

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Hydro Physio
A Revitalising Alternative to Land-Based Workouts

Water has always been used throughout history as a tool for vitality, recovery and renewal. Movement and exercise in water can improve performance, ease discomfort, accelerate recovery and enhance both mental and physical health – all while reducing the sort of pain commonly associated with land-based exercise.

Our systems are designed to harness the benefits of aquatic exercise and provide users with rejuvenating workouts that bring their health and wellbeing goals to fruition.  

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Buoyancy

The buoyancy of water allows people to experience gentler, body-friendly workouts.
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Hydrostatic pressure
The deeper someone is immersed in water, the higher the pressure exerted on the body. This can improve circulation, metabolic rate and muscular blood flow. 
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Water temperature

Working out in warm water can relax muscles and enhance circulation.

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Surface tension and freedom to move
Water surface tension helps people to improve their balance, while enhanced freedom of movement can accelerate recovery and improve mobility.
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Resistance and calorific burn
Water has greater resistance to motion than air, enabling people to build muscle strength and endurance while burning calories faster.
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Want to learn more about the advantages of water-based workouts? Head over to our Benefits page:

Benefits

Frequently Asked Questions

Water-based therapies offer a variety of benefits, as well as a unique environment to help build patients’ strength, mobility, and overall well-being. Because water supports a large portion of the body weight, joint pain is reduced, making exercise and movement more accessible than land-based therapies, especially for patients who experience injury and mobility limitations. 

The physical properties of water offer a variety of health benefits, ranging from decreased pain to increased strength. The natural buoyancy of water lowers the overall impact on the joints, facilitating better movement and mobility. The resistance of water also offers an environment that helps strengthen muscles and supports the body whilst reducing joint impact, and the warmth of the water helps to relax muscles, increase blood flow, and encourage better circulation.

Water-based therapies benefit a wide variety of individuals with many health backgrounds. The buoyancy and low-impact nature of water creates a safe environment for individuals experiencing arthritis, joint pain or mobility difficulties. Patients undergoing surgery or post-surgery rehabilitation, as well as athletes who want to improve performance, could benefit from increased mobility and muscle strengthening, and individuals with chronic, neurological or cardiovascular conditions are greatly assisted by the soft, supportive yet resistant environment that water creates.

While aquatic exercise may benefit a range of individuals, facilities and therapists should consider the following:

  • Medical screening: clients with certain conditions such as open wounds, skin conditions, or uncontrolled cardiac conditions.
  • Water temperature and tolerance: each patient will have their own tolerance to the water’s temperature and resistance.
  • Supervision: depending on the patient, closer supervision may be required, especially for older adults or individuals with mobility and balance issues.
  • Accessibility: creating safe entry/exit points for the patient as well as non-slip surfaces to prevent any falls.