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Aquatic therapy (therapy pool)
aquatic therapy · hydrotherapy pool · pool physical therapy · water exercise therapy
Therapeutic exercises in a warm pool with an instructor. Water takes the load off your joints and back, so moving is easier.
For back and joint pain, after injuries and surgery, after a stroke, and for children with movement problems, as your doctor prescribes.
⏱ Duration: a session usually lasts 30 to 45 minutes; the course usually runs several weeks
Be sure to tell your doctor
How to prepare
- Medical note. Many pools ask for a doctor's note or a skin check. Check with the clinic.
- Food. A light meal no later than 1 hour before the session.
- Hygiene. Shower with soap before the pool.
What to bring
- A swimsuit and a swim cap
- Rubber slippers and a towel
- A medical note, if required
- Shower things
How it goes
- You shower and change
- You enter the water by a ladder or a lift
- The instructor shows you exercises in the water
- You move at your own pace, sometimes with floats and belts
- At the end, you relax in the water and get out
- Then a warm shower
What you'll feel
- The water is warm, and moving is easier than on land
- Mild tiredness after the session is normal
Afterwards
- Dry yourself well, including your hair
- Do not go out into the cold right after
- Rest and drink some water
Contact a doctor straight away if
- Dizziness, chest pain, or shortness of breath in the water: tell the instructor right away
Common questions
Do I need to be able to swim?
No. Exercises are done in chest-deep water or with support belts.
Can I go during my period?
It is usually better to skip those days. Check with the clinic.