Aquatic physiotherapy
Water-based rehabilitation in our on-site heated pool — gentler on joints, often a kinder path through pain.
What aquatic physiotherapy is
Aquatic physiotherapy (sometimes called hydrotherapy) is physiotherapy delivered in a heated pool, with a qualified physiotherapist guiding you the whole time. The warm water gently supports your body weight, which means you can move, strengthen, and rebuild confidence with less load through painful joints.
It is not a swimming lesson. You don’t need to be a strong swimmer — most of the work happens in standing depth with the therapist beside you.
What a session looks like
- Assessment first. Your first appointment includes a thorough on-land assessment so we understand your goals, history, and any precautions before we plan time in the water.
- Warm-water entry. Our heated pool is private and step-supported.
- Guided exercises. Tailored movements — strength, balance, mobility — at the pace that suits you.
- A plan you can repeat. You leave with a clear sense of what comes next.
Why we offer it
The water gives a different therapeutic surface to work on. Buoyancy reduces joint load, hydrostatic pressure can help with swelling and circulation, and the warmth helps muscles soften and relax — all of which can open a window for the kind of progress that feels harder to achieve on land alone.
Who delivers it
Both physiotherapists in our practice work in the pool. Aquatic therapy is central to how we approach paediatric neurodevelopmental care and chronic pain management.
Who this service is for
- Chronic pain that flares with land-based exercise
- Recovery after orthopaedic surgery
- Joint stiffness from arthritis or osteoarthritis
- Paediatric neurological rehabilitation (with NDT and MAES)
- Post-stroke and other neurological rehabilitation
- Building strength and balance later in life