Hydrotherapy
Hours of Service
Limited to the following locations: Maple and Newmarket
Pool therapy has become a popular form of rehab in recent years. It is a helpful method of treatment for many conditions such as arthritis, fibromyalgia, stroke and polymyositis. Therapy in the water also has great benefits for individuals that sustain car accidents, work and sport related injuries, fractures and orthopedic or neurological surgeries.
Benefits
- Relieve pain
- Increase relaxation
- Reduce muscle spasm
- Increase the range of movement of joints
- Strengthen weak muscles
- Improve balance & coordination
- Increase cardiovascular endurance & tolerance
- Increased blood flow which can reduce swelling and improves circulation
- Allows you to exercise longer because the muscle tires less
- Assist with walking forthose individuals who are unable to walk on dry land
- Improve walking technique
Hydrotherapy works by:
- Immersing the patient in constant warm water heats the body throughout the exercise session.
- The buoyancy of the water provides weightlessness of the body therefore decreasing the stress on the body.
- Using progressive exercises by using buoyancy first to help with movement, then as a support, and finally as a resistance. As a result of this graded movement, we can strengthen any muscle group.
- Increasing heart rate through aerobic exercises for individuals who are unable to tolerate land based exercises such as walking and cycling
Jahara techniques
Jahara is an aquatic therapy method founded in body awareness, healthy body mechanics and the gentle power of water. It consists of micro-adjustments of the structural alignment of the body. Jahara's gradual, purposeful movements, together with the warm water, bring about relaxation and a feeling of well-being to you.