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Physio.co.uk Paediatric Hydrotherapy Service
At Physio.co.uk our team of Paediatric Physiotherapists are able to offer comprehensive treatments designed to meet the individual needs of your child. Hydrotherapy is one of the more advanced treatments we offer and can be used to treat many symptoms and conditions. Please read the following information to find out more about this service.
Above: Hydrotherapy session with close supervision from specialist physiotherapistWhat is hydrotherapy for children?
Hydrotherapy is a form of physiotherapy which makes use of the natural buoyancy, heat and resistance of water to help bring about a number of therapeutic effects. This can be a great way to provide a fun and engaging environment to help stimulate your child’s recovery. Your child does not need to be able to swim and the sessions are one on one ensuring your child’s safety at all times.
Who benefits from hydrotherapy for children?
Hydrotherapy can be used to treat all the main areas of physiotherapy including musculoskeletal, neurological and respiratory conditions. Some of the major paediatric conditions which can be treated with hydrotherapy are listed below please click on the links for more information.
Toddlers
- Cerebral Palsy
- Down's Syndrome
- Fractures
- Head Injury
- Muscular Dystrophy
- Respiratory Conditions
- Spina Bifida
- Developmental Delay
- Dyspraxia
- Gait Problems
- Hydrocephalus
- Post Surgery
- Rett Syndrome
Children
- Anterior Iliac Spine Avulsion
- Cerebral Palsy
- Downs Syndrome
- Flat Feet
- Freiberg's Disease
- Growing Pains
- Heel Pain
- Hyper Mobility Syndrome
- Juvenile Arthritis
- Kohler's Disease
- Perthes' Disease
- Post Surgery
- Respiratory Conditions
- Sever's Disease
- Spina Bifida
- Back Pain
- Developmental Delay
- Dyspraxia
- Fractures
- Gait Problems
- Head Injury
- Hydrocephalus
- Ischial Apophysis Avulsion
- Knee Pain
- Muscular Dystrophy
- Physeal Lesions
- Prada Willi Syndrome
- Scoliosis
- Sinding Larsen Johansson Syndrome
What does hydrotherapy for children involve?
Your physiotherapist will first complete an in-depth assessment on dry land to diagnose the problem, plan the treatment and to evaluate your child’s suitability and safety within the pool. Depending on your child’s condition and symptoms different treatments will be included in the pool some of the key treatments are listed below.
- Balance Exercises
- Proprioceptive Exercise
- Range of Movement Exercises
- Soft Tissue Treatment
- Strengthening Exercises
- Core Stability Exercises
- Mobility Rehabilitation
- Relaxation Exercises
- Sports Injury Rehabilitation
- Stretching Programmes
What are the advantages of hydrotherapy for children?
There are many advantages of hydrotherapy for children across the whole scope of physiotherapy below are listed some of the main advantages.
- Faster Recovery
- Pain relief
- Relaxing
- A fun and engaging environment
- Safe
- Improve fitness
Bookings
For any more information on Hydrotherapy for your child or to make an appointment for an initial assessment please contact Physio.co.uk today on 0330 088 7800 or email office@physio.co.uk. You can also book appointments online today!
