Hydrotherapy
Hydrotherapy is also referred to as aqua-therapy and is conducted by a physiotherapist in an indoor heated pool. The pool’s temperature is approximately 33° Celsius which allows the muscles to relax while the client remains comfortable and can maintain normal body temperature.
Water counteracts the effects of gravity the added buoyancy allows for greater freedom of movement and less risk of injury. Using turbulence to assist and resist movement, Aqua-therapy is ideal for clients who are pregnant, have suffered a stroke, or have arthritis amongst other conditions.
The decrease in body weight allows for rehabilitation and movement from injury or operation to start earlier than what is possible on land.
Hydrotherapy can be done individually, or in groups, where the physiotherapist uses specially designed techniques to mobilize joints, stretch muscles, and increase strength, stability, flexibility, balance, endurance, and fitness.
Please check with your specific medical aid what they will cover based on your plan.
Aquacise Classes
Aquacise classes are available to all clients and are facilitated by a qualified physiotherapist. It is designed to be a fun and energetic way to build cardiovascular fitness and general strength without any impact on the joints. The Aqua bike is a great recovery tool after ankle, knee, or hip surgery.
Clients need to have an assessment and introduction session (can be one session) as we need to know their ailments and restrictions. As soon as the physiotherapist and client decide they will cope in a class they can start classes. Booking is essential as space is limited. Clients who have already been assessed can also make use of the pool at their convenience when the pool is not in use.
Note that all Aquacise classes can be claimed for from your medical aid depending on your cover and available funds. Please check with your specific medical aid what they will cover.
Classes at Sun Valley
Wellspring Centre 2 Longboat St, Sun Valley, Cape Town, 7985
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri |
| 09:00 | 08:00/ 09:00/ 16:30 | 09:00 | 08:00/ 09:00 |
Prices
1 x weekly R155 p/p
2 x weekly R145 p/p
3 x weekly R120 p/p