What is Hydrotherapy or Aquatic Physiotherapy?

Aquatic therapy is a way to treat various physical problems such as spine, knee, shoulders and large joints.

It can also treat neurological problems such as stroke, Parkinson's disease, cerebral palsy, and head trauma.

The water heated to an appropriate temperature makes the body relax and can be ideal to exercise and stimulate movement.
According to the skills that the person has in the water, the patient does not need to know how to swim. He or she is conducted to learn to move in a pool with warm water through special techniques of releasing, unlocking or structuring the body.

Hydrotherapy also is used for prevention and maintenance, so that they do not develop any physical discomfort and can have a healthy life. It is a treatment that slows down aging and promotes quality of life.

Some people with osteoarthritis also benefit from Hydrotherapy. It is a specialized form of physical therapy and must be performed by a qualified professional, a physical therapist. Hydrotherapy is not swimming.
Ask your doctor now and he will surely refer you to Aquatic Physiotherapy in your treatment if he thinks it necessary.

We are the Latin American League of Aquatic Physiotherapy.