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Hydrotherapy

Gentle, therapist-guided exercise in a warm pool to support recovery, movement, and wellbeing. Ideal for easing pain, improving mobility, and rebuilding confidence.

Hydrotherapy is a form of guided exercise performed in a heated pool.

At Royal Rehab LifeWorks, hydrotherapy is delivered in our onsite heated pools at Ryde and Petersham. This specialised therapy combines the warmth, buoyancy, and resistance of water to support rehabilitation, ease joint pressure, improve mobility, and reduce pain. Each session is guided by qualified therapists and tailored to individual goals to promote strength, flexibility, and overall wellbeing.

Our hydrotherapy services are available at:

Ryde and Petersham:
Both locations feature onsite heated pools where our therapists deliver personalised hydrotherapy programs in a safe, supportive environment.

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In-clinic

  • The carpark off Morrison Road is reserved for clients with no time restrictions.
  • Parking is also available via Susan Schardt Way (access from Charles Street or Morrison Road) with a three-hour limit.

What to expect

Your Physiotherapist or Exercise Physiologist will complete a thorough assessment of your condition and needs, to create a personalised plan focusing on:

Increasing muscle strength

Hydrotherapy provides the perfect setting to strengthen muscles. Water exercises use the natural resistance of water, and we can adjust the difficulty by changing movement speed or using flotation devices to target specific muscles.

Improving functional ability

The buoyancy of the water can allow you to practice tasks that might be too difficult out of the water such walking or stepping up.

Improving balance and reducing falls risk

The water naturally challenges your balance, helping you improve stability in a safe environment. Balance exercises that might feel too risky on land can be performed in the water with greater confidence.

Improving cardiovascular fitness

As your limbs move through the water, the resistance builds muscle and boosts cardiovascular fitness. The duration and intensity of sessions can be tailored to meet your needs and abilities.

Reducing muscle aches and tightness

The warmth of the water helps your muscles relax and eases spasms. It also promotes better blood flow, especially to areas of pain, which speeds up healing and improves flexibility by reducing muscle tightness.

Reducing stress

Hydrotherapy offers a relaxing way to exercise. The gentle movements trigger the release of endorphins, helping to reduce pain and leave you feeling more at ease.

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For us, care isn’t a service — it’s a relationship built on trust, empathy, and shared goals.

Ashleigh
Senior Physiotherapist
 
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