Hydrotherapy
Hydrotherapy has lots of advantages can be a great way to reduce symptoms without medication or other more invasive treatments.
What does Hydrotherapy treat?
People with varied conditions can benefit from moving in water in different forms and to feel better. Hydrotherapy can provide symptomatic relief to people with the following conditions:
- Osteoarthritis
- Fibromyalgia
- Parkinson’s disease
- Neuropathies
- Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS)
- Multiple sclerosis (MS)
- Cerebral palsy
- Hip & Knee Osteoarthritis
It’s important to remember that hydrotherapy doesn’t cure any of these conditions.
It shouldn’t take the place of any treatments or medications your healthcare provider prescribes you. In most cases, hydrotherapy helps people feel better by temporarily relieving pain, stiffness and swelling.
The hydrostatic pressure of water increases the BP in and around the heart. This can cause potential problems for clients with e.g., Chronic Heart Failure (CHF) and Coronary Artery Disease CAD) and needs to be taken into consideration.
Step 1:
Initial Appointment
$125 | 45 Minutes
If you are a new patient to first book an in clinic Initial Consultation for a comprehensive private assessment.
Step 2:
One-on-One Session (Dependant)
$125 | 45 Minutes
After the Initial Appointment patients may then attend a revision consultation with a Hydrotherapist in the pool. After the assessment, the clinician will provide an individualised exercise program.
Step 3:
Casual Group (Independent)
$67 | 45 Minutes
Attend supervised hydrotherapy classes to ensure you are exercising correctly. Group hydrotherapy classes last 45 minutes and a maximum of 6 people may attend each class.
If you have Private Health insurance or you are currently or plan to apply for Medicare Care Plan, NDIS, Aged Care, WorkCover, TAC, DVA funding streams you may qualify for rebates under these compensable schemes.
We accept all compensable schemes
Still deciding?
Reach out to our friendly team to learn more.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why should you see an exercise physiologist?
Exercise Physiologists are qualified to prescribe exercise for health, rehabilitation and fitness. The skills and knowledge of an Exercise Physiologist are developed over 5 years of University education which enables us to treat proficiently in a variety of settings. This includes land-based exercise, water-based exercise (hydrotherapy) and through education via individualised health counselling and facilitated group programs.
Who is exercise physiology for?
Exercise Physiology is for people who a have high risk of developing or diagnosed with:
- Cardiovascular conditions
- Coronary heart disease
- Stroke
- Hypertension
- Peripheral artery disease
- Musculoskeletal injuries
- Muscle strains & sprains
- Chronic Back pain
- Joint pain
- Arthritis/Osteoarthritis/Osteoporosis
- Respiratory conditions
- COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
- Asthma
- Emphysema
- Post-surgery Rehabilitation
- Knee or hip replacement
- Arthroscopes
- Laminectomy/discectomy/spinal fusion
- Type 1 and 2 Diabetes
- Cancers
- Mental Health
- Obesity
Exercise Physiologists can also work with healthy populations to assist them to optimise their health and fitness goals, leading to improved function and ability to complete activities of daily living.
Do I need a referral?
You don’t need a referral unless you are being treated by our AEP’s through the following compensable schemes:
- Medicare Chronic Disease Management (CDM) Plan
- NDIS (National Disability Insurance Scheme)
- WorkCover/WorkSafe
- TAC (Transport Accident Commission)
- DVA (Department of Veterans Affairs)
Can I claim for exercise physiology services?
Once the session is completed with the Exercise Physiologist, we process these via our HICAPS machine terminal at reception so that you receive your rebate as quickly as possible.
Rebates offered via HICAPS or EFTPOS:
- Medicare Claims
- Selected Private Health Funds
What compensable schemes do you support?
Anyone approved for support through the following compensable schemes can be treated by our Exercise Physiologists.
- Medicare Chronic Disease Management (CDM) Plan - talk to you're GP
- NDIS (National Disability Insurance Scheme)
- WorkCover/WorkSafe
- TAC (Transport Accident Commission)
- DVA (Department of Veterans Affairs)