Hydrotherapy or Aquatic Physiotherapy is a form of exercise that can be used as a method for rehabilitation in an extra warm pool. It uses the mechanical and thermal characteristics of water for therapeutic purposes, such as pain relief, improving joint mobility, muscle strength, coordination balance and gait re education. It also promotes relaxation. Factors such as buoyancy, hydrostatic pressure, water temperature, resistance and turbulence all provide a unique therapeutic environment .
Hydrotherapy is extremely effective in managing and treating many conditions including arthritis, back or neck pain, pre or post surgery, chronic pain, fractures and trauma and sports injuries.
Our pool has varying depths and we include both shallow and deep water exercise in each treatment.
Aqua running or deep water running is a form of cardiovascular conditioning involving running or jogging in water, useful for many injuries and provides a low impact aerobic workout. It is performed in deep water using a flotation device to maintain a vertical position. This exerts a traction force through the spine which can alleviate spinal pain
You do not need to be able to swim to participate and even people who think they don’t like being in the water soon change their mind as they reap the benefits of warm water Hydrotherapy.
Hydrotherapy is also fun, relaxing, pain relieving, social and beneficial to physical and mental health.
Individual and group sessions are available, following an initial assessment.
Did you know?
Due to the huge interest in sea swimming since Covid-19, we now provide a practice based session where we give you a sea water programme of exercises for you to undertake on your own in the sea. A bespoke programme designed to suit your individual needs, using my expertise as a former competitive swimmer, swimming teacher and coach and physiotherapist. This service is also available for anyone who would like to attend a local pool independently. I have knowledge of many pools across Dublin and can advise on the most suitable for your needs. Please book online for an initial consultation with Lisa Kernan.