Hydrotherapy Uses The Physical Properties Of Water To Treat Diseases And Disorders That Affect The Body’s Functions. After The Development This Type Of Therapy Has Seen In Its Field, Hydrotherapy Has Been Used To Treat Various Diseases, Especially For Patients Suffering From Conditions Like Joint Calcification, Which Can Be Beneficial For Various Age Groups Such As Children, Youth, The Elderly, And Others Who May Need Physical Therapy And Rehabilitation.
Water Is One Of The Oldest Methods Used In Physical Therapy. It Is Done Using The Thermal And Hydrostatic Properties Of Water. With The Help Of Water’s Buoyancy, The Load The Body Carries Is Reduced, Allowing Movements That May Not Be Possible Normally Or Which May Cause Significant Pain For Some Patients While Attempting Them.
Standing, Walking, And Some Exercises Can Lead To Excessive Strain On The Joints And Injuries Due To The Lack Or Weakness Of Muscle Strength In Patients With Spinal Cord Injuries. These Exercises Can Be Done More Comfortably And Safely By Taking Advantage Of Buoyancy In Water. Additionally, Thanks To The Buoyancy Of Water, Standing And Walking Activities That Are Difficult To Perform On Dry Land Can Be Done More Easily, And They Are Beneficial In Increasing Muscle Strength.
In Diseases Such As Hemiplegia (Stroke) And Multiple Sclerosis, Activities That Are Difficult To Perform On Dry Land Due To Muscle Spasms Can Be Done More Easily Through The Muscle Relaxation Effect Provided By Water.
After Bone Surgeries, Especially In Cases Where It Is Inappropriate To Load Weight On The Joint Immediately, Hydrotherapy Applications Can Be Used As The Load On The Joint Is Reduced. Since Exercises Performed Outside The Water During Rehabilitation Can Be Challenging For The Patient, More Comfortable Exercises Can Be Done By Taking Advantage Of The Buoyancy Effect Of Water In The Pool.
In Our Center, Hydrotherapy Is Planned Personally After A Consultation With A Specialized Doctor, And It Is Applied Individually Under The Supervision Of A Physical Therapist.
Since We Use Thermal Water In The Pool At Our Center, The Effect Of This Therapeutic Water Is Also Beneficial. Hydrotherapy Is Very Effective For Movement In Diseases Such As Cerebral Palsy And Stroke (Paralysis) And Contributes To The Success Of Rehabilitation.
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