Improve Mobility, Balance & Wellbeing with Aquatic Therapy
April marks Parkinson’s Awareness Month, a time to highlight the importance of tailored therapies that can enhance the quality of life for individuals living with Parkinson’s disease. At Healthstin, we understand the transformative benefits of Hydrotherapy in helping manage symptoms, improve mobility, and boost overall wellbeing.
Why Hydrotherapy for Parkinson’s? Parkinson’s disease affects movement, balance, and coordination, making everyday activities more challenging. Hydrotherapy, or water-based therapy, offers a low- impact yet highly effective approach to managing these symptoms. The buoyancy of water reduces strain on joints and muscles, allowing for smoother, more controlled movements. Additionally, the warmth of the water can help alleviate muscle stiffness and promote relaxation.
- Enhanced Mobility & Flexibility: Water’s natural resistance provides a safe environment to improve range of motion and flexibility without the risk of falls.
- Improved Balance & Coordination: Exercises in water help retrain muscle memory, reinforcing postural stability and reducing the likelihood of falls. This is especially beneficial for falls prevention in seniors.
- Reduced Muscle Stiffness & Rigidity: The warmth and gentle resistance of water therapy help ease muscle tension, improving movement efficiency.
- Increased Strength & Endurance: Hydrotherapy exercises help build muscle strength and endurance in a supportive, low-impact setting.
- Boosted Mental Wellbeing: Engaging in Hydrotherapy can help reduce stress and anxiety, promoting a sense of relaxation and confidence.
How Healthstin supports people with Parkinson’s
At Healthstin in Sans Souci, our qualified Exercise Physiologists and Physiotherapists are experienced in working with individuals with Parkinson’s.
Our tailored Hydrotherapy sessions focus on:
- Personalised exercise programmes suited to different stages of Parkinson’s
- Gentle, guided movements to promote better motor control
- Balance and coordination exercises to prevent falls
- Strength-building routines that improve daily functional abilities
- Encouraging social connection and motivation in a supportive setting
We offer individual and group Hydrotherapy sessions in a strategically located community hub, ensuring accessibility and convenience for those in Sans Souci and its surrounds.
At Healthstin, our Hydrotherapy programmes are available under a variety of funding schemes including NDIS (National Disability Insurance Scheme), Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP), Workers’ Compensation, and Private Health Funds.
Take the first step toward better mobility
If you or a loved one is living with Parkinson’s, Hydrotherapy can be a game- changer in managing symptoms, falls prevention, and enhancing mobility. In commemoration of Parkinson’s Awareness Month, why not take the first step toward better mobility and wellbeing?
Call 1300 090 931, click this link, or visit our Allied Health Clinic in Sans Souci today. Our friendly team is always on hand to let you experience the benefits of Hydrotherapy.
