Hydrotherapy

POOL-BASED PHYSIOTHERAPY & WATER AEROBICS EXERCISES IN VALENTINE

At Valentine Hydrotherapy Pools, we believe exercise in water (particularly warm water) is one of the easiest and most enjoyable ways

for people with ailments to participate in physical activity.

Poolside Stairs — Hydrotherapy in Croudance Bay, NSW

Our hydrotherapy pool is used to aid in treatments for the people with a disability, the elderly or injured. Hydrotherapy helps to:

  • Mobilise joints
  • Strengthen muscles
  • Promote cardiovascular fitness
  • Improve general physical fitness, balance & coordination

Our hydrotherapy pool is 1.2–1.6m deep, with a shallow step and railing for easy entrance. There is a hydraulic chairlift able to hold up to 100kg. Water weights, hydro belts and exercise noodles are also available for use.

Read more about hydrotherapy and our conditions of entry below. For more information and application form, visit us during the week.

WHAT IS HYDROTHERAPY?

Hydrotherapy is an exercise in water that has been heated up to 36° Celsius and is used to help people regain physical function and strength. It has also shown to have positive psychological, physiological and social benefits. The water is set at a steady temperature to aid with:

  • Muscle relaxation & decreased spasms
  • Pain reduction
  • Increased muscle strength & endurance
  • Improvement in swelling
  • Enhanced balance & stabilisation
  • Joint flexibility
  • Improved circulation

The warmth in the water reduces gravitational force, increases resistance and enhances hydrostatic pressure to aid in with the recovery and management of a wide range of conditions. Patients do not need to be able to swim in order to participate in hydrotherapy or aquatic physiotherapy. The treatment can be used on its own or in conjunction with rehabilitation programs. An aquatic program is often a stepping stone for patients to progress onto the gym or any land-based exercise programs.

THE BENEFITS OF HYDROTHERAPY

There are numerous benefits to using hydrotherapy for recovery and rehabilitation, such as:

  • Aerobics development
  • Muscle strength improvement
  • Pain relief/alleviation
  • Mobility increase
  • Stress reduction
  • Cardiovascular fitness improvement
  • Relaxation
  • Blood pressure reduction
  • Weight control
  • Balance & coordination improvement

Our hydrotherapy pool is used by:

  • Physiotherapists & exercise physiologists working with their clients
  • People with long-term disabilities—all ages
  • People rehabilitating after accidents
  • Individuals waiting for or recovering from joint surgery
  • Athletes regaining fitness after surgery or injury
  • Children with special needs
  • People suffering from back pain, sciatica or lumbar instability
  • People suffering from whiplash & other neck pain
  • Individuals with tendinopathy
  • Individuals with balance or coordination problems
  • People who suffer from arm or shoulder pain
  • People with osteoarthritis
  • Patients with rheumatoid arthritis & fibromyalgia
  • Patients with ankylosing spondylitis
  • Individuals with cardiac reconditioning
  • Older citizens looking to maintain mobility
  • People needing to lose weight

HYDROTHERAPY ENTRY REQUIREMENTS & INFORMATION

Every hydrotherapy patient must complete an application form on their first visit prior to entering the pool. Please see our staff on a weekday between the hours of 9am and 2pm for details. This organisation deals with all forms of medical problems and all information given on the hydrotherapy application forms is private and confidential. It will only be made available to our office staff, committee executives and physiotherapists/medical professionals.

RULES TO OBSERVE BEFORE YOU USE POOL

1. Whether you have done hydrotherapy at another centre or not, it is a regulation that you must have an assessment letter from a physiotherapist or medical professional. This should state the following: “I have assessed this patient and provided exercises for said patient to perform in the pool.” Referrals that say, “thank you for seeing this patient,” cannot be accepted as we do not have trained medical staff onsite to assess you. Please also bring a copy of the exercises your medical professional has instructed you to perform in our hydrotherapy pool.

2. Initial visits must be between 9am and 2pm weekdays only so that we can assess and process your membership.

3. If you have been, or are being treated, for a heart problem, we regret that you cannot use the pool unless we receive a letter from your doctor. This letter should state an acknowledgment of your medical condition, that he/she is aware that our therapy pool temperature can be up to 36° Celsius, and that they consider you to be a suitable patient for hydrotherapy.

4. If you have any open wounds, you will not be permitted in the water unless the wound can be totally waterproofed. This is for your safety as well as other patients.

5. It is required that you have a quick (3 minute) shower directly before you enter the pool.

Private Patients

Private patients are responsible for paying the entry fee at Valentine Hydrotherapy Pools. There are 2 options:

1. Pensioners $7 per visit.

2. Non Pensioners $8 per visit.

Workers Compensation/Third Party Claims

Your insurance company or employer can be bulk billed. We will need notification from the insurance company or employer that they will accept liability for payment before you proceed. If litigation is involved, you will be required to pay your own fees. A receipt will be issued to you on payment of each visit.

For accounts, an initial fee of $35.00 is charged, then $20.00 for every subsequent visit.

Department of Veteran's Affair Patients

Please be aware that DVA will only pay for hydrotherapy sessions when you are accompanied by your designated physiotherapist.

Pool Opening Times

A timetable will be provided to you on your first entry. You can also view it on our Timetables page. Please do not attend when the hydrotherapy pool is marked unavailable, as there are times where the pool is used for other purposes.

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