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We are pleased to announce the
completion of the Royal Buckinghamshire Hospital’s
new Hydrotherapy Pool
and Suite.
The pool comprises
a large 28 foot by 14 foot state of the art Hydrotherapy pool and has the
latest therapy and safety equipment. The Hydrotherapy Department is
an essential new facility to complement the internationally
recognised rehabilitation and out-patient therapy services at
the hospital.
The facilities
include a separate Jacuzzi with high pressure massage jets, two
adjustable jet streams
which provide enough resistance to swim or walk against, water
massage jets, patient hoist, disabled showers and changing rooms as
well as the latest heating systems.
Benefits
The benefits of
hydrotherapy have long been known for a wide range of conditions
requiring rehabilitation. Exercising and treatment in water provides
unique support and resistance and allows the physiotherapist to
target specific muscle groups effectively. The new hydrotherapy
facilities enables the expert team of chartered physiotherapists to
provide the latest treatment for post traumatic and post surgical
conditions including spinal injuries, head injuries, back and neck
injuries, rheumatoid / arthritic conditions, orthopaedic conditions
and many other conditions in a supervised and safe environment.
Hydrotherapy can also be used for preventative treatments including
sports and fitness training. It is also beneficial in pregnancy and
post natal conditions.
Disabled shower and
changing rooms, a visitors waiting area and an out-patient
consulting room complete the suite allowing the hospital to continue
to expand its local out-patient services.
Like all
rehabilitation services at the Royal Buckinghamshire Hospital, the
new Hydrotherapy treatment is easily accessible, affordable and
available during the day, in the evenings and at weekends.
Hydrotherapy
for maximum independence
Hydrotherapy is a
widely used treatment because it gives people freedom to achieve
movements that are otherwise difficult or impossible. The warm water
and buoyancy assist movement and encourage pain relief and
relaxation.
Water is a good way
of providing graduated resistance to movement. Exercise in water is
a pleasant way of gaining strength, mobility and function with the
added psychological benefits of improved confidence, posture,
balance and co-ordination
Hydrotherapy
can benefit:
Orthopaedic
Most orthopaedic condition but in particular, low back pain,
whiplash injuries, neck, shoulder and upper limb conditions. Post
total hip and knee replacements
Post fracture
Neurological:
Some
Neurological Conditions: strokes, head injuries, MS
Spinal
Injuries:
Back injuries, musculo-skeletal pain
Sports
& Fitness:
Post injury rehabilitation, Preventative training,
Fitness promotion
Rheumatic:
Rheumatoid arthritis, Osteoarthritis,
Ankylosing spondylitis
Aqua
Natal:
Antenatal, Postnatal
Older
People
Maintenance of activity and fitness
The
hydrotherapy pool can also be useful in the treatment of many paediatric
conditions
A
full session of hydrotherapy is £30.00. Further information about
treatments available or a consultation, please contact Ruth Obeten,
Superintendent Physiotherapist or Bronwyn Makris, Senior
Physiotherapist on
01296 330575
 
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