Hydrotherapy
Hydrotherapy (water therapy) is a method of treating diseases and functional losses by utilizing the physical properties of water. With the help of the buoyancy of the water, the load carried by the body is reduced, making it possible to perform movements that cannot normally be done or that cause a lot of pain. Depending on the condition of the patient and the disease, it can be used together with physiotherapy or instead of physiotherapy. It is especially used in cases where it is inconvenient to load after trauma or surgical procedure, but it is necessary to provide joint range of motion and increase muscle strength.
Benefits of Hydrotherapy
Reduces pain and tenderness. - Increases joint movements. - Relaxes the muscles. - Develops respiratory muscles. - Increases muscle strength and endurance by using the resistance property of water. - The patient's self-confidence and motivation increases when he/she can do the movements he/she cannot do outside the water. - Exercises that can be painful and overwhelming outside the water become fun, especially for pediatric patients.
Mainly Applied Diseases Cerebral Palsy, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Muscular Dystrophy, Guillan Barre Syndrome, Musculoskeletal System Injuries, Movement Restrictions Due to Neurological Diseases, Joint Injuries, After Fractures and Surgical Procedures, Fibromyalgia, Rheumatic Diseases, Sports Injuries, Soft Tissue Injuries, Obesity, Osteoarthritis (Calcification), Balance Problems, Polio.
Whirlpool These are local baths used for the treatment of body endpoints. Here, the hydrostatic pressure and stimulating effect of the circulation of water is utilized rather than its heating effect. By creating a mechanical effect on the receptors in the skin, it creates a relaxing and pain-relieving effect. By dilating the vessels, it regulates local circulation and increases nutrition. It opens tissue adhesions after fractures and sprains and softens scar tissues.