Individual Services
Hydrotherapy is proven to be a safe and effective treatment in accelerating the rate of recovery.
What happens if I can't swim?
Do not worry if you cannot swim. A physiotherapist will be with you in the water at all times. The pool is not deep and you can hold onto the hand rails which surround the pool. You will not need to put your head under water.
What should I bring?
A swimming costume and any acute medications. We provide towels and dressing gowns.
How do I get in the pool?
Access to the pool is via steps with hand-rails if you are able. Electronic hoist access is available to those patients who are less mobile.
What are the side-effects?
The warmth of the water and the exercise may make you feel tired afterwards.
What happens if I have a surgical wound?
Waterproof dressings will be applied to prevent contact with recent surgery sites. We have stringent disinfectant measures which ensure clean water. The pool water is tested weekly for micro-organisms by the Health Protection Agency in accordance with their guidelines.
When is hydrotherapy not appropriate?
You will be assessed by a physiotherapist before your first hydrotherapy appointment. Certain conditions may prohibit you from hydrotherapy.
Contact us at the Barnet Clinic or the Chelsea Clinic for more information.
Hydrotherapy
Hydrotherapy is the perfect therapeutic solution for those who may not be so physically able on dry land. The buoyancy, support, and the resistance of water enhanced exercises create a safe environment for rehabilitation. The pool, heated to a comfortable 36°C and complete with automated hoist to aid entry and exit, reduces gravity to one seventh when a patient is immersed, facilitating exercise techniques that provide both resistance and support. The temperature of the water prompts muscle relaxation, facilitates stretching and generally helps reduce the sensation of pain.
Conditions which would benefit:
Arthritis including Rheumatoid Arthritis, Osteoarthritis and Ankylosing Spondylitis
Low Back, thoracic or neck pain
Sciatica
Non weight bearing following surgery
Fibromyalgia
Sports injuries - muscular / joint injury or fracture
Post surgery:
- hip / knee / shoulder replacement
- ACL reconstruction
- Knee and shoulder arthroscopy
- surgically managed fracture
'I had a hip replacement and I was very apprehensive when discharged as I felt it would be difficult to cope and recover on my own. Fortunately I had booked into the Springdene Clinic which continued where the hospital had left off, a must for patients that need ongoing care. Most important was the Physio department which also had a Hydrotherapy pool. The unit is staffed by caring and experienced personnel, who not only put you through your paces but are very understanding to your needs. In the time I spent there my confidence grew and my courage was built up to enable me to cope at home on my own at the end of my stay.'
Nino Polledri