Hydrotherapy Thomastown

The therapeutic properties of water, while deeply rooted in global traditions and rituals, are also backed by extensive scientific research. At Soaring Health Thomastown, our physiotherapists often integrate hydrotherapy with traditional therapies and land-based exercises. This unique approach takes advantage of water's buoyancy, allowing patients to execute specific movements with reduced stress on muscles and joints. Unlike land-based exercises, which can exert excessive pressure on already weakened or injured areas, movements in water mitigate the effects of gravity, preventing potential re-injury.

In addition to accelerating the healing process post-injury, hydrotherapy provides immediate alleviation by diminishing pain and inflammation. For those grappling with persistent pain, like arthritis sufferers, hydrotherapy not only offers temporary relief but also allows engagement in rejuvenating exercises which might be otherwise restricted due to pain and rigidity. Over time, this can lead to a sustained reduction in symptom intensity and improved overall well-being.

Hydrotherapy holds significant promise in paediatric care. For children, the gentle buoyancy of water offers a unique medium where physical activity can be both beneficial and delightful. The water's resistance aids in strengthening muscles without imposing the harsh impacts typical of land-based exercises. This makes hydrotherapy especially advantageous for children, as their developing bodies require a careful balance of activity and protection to ensure optimal growth and health.

When considering children with disabilities, the value of hydrotherapy magnifies. Paediatric hydrotherapy provides a supportive environment where children can experience movement, often in ways not possible on land. The water's embracing nature reduces the fear of falls, enabling children with mobility issues or those with neuromuscular disorders to move more freely. Furthermore, the sensory experience of being in water can be calming for many children, making it a holistic approach that caters to both the physical and emotional well-being of young patients. In essence, for the diverse needs of paediatric populations, hydrotherapy emerges as an invaluable tool, bridging the gap between therapy and play.

Healthcare funding types

NDIS

If you’re living with a disability, you’re probably familiar with the challenges of accessing the help you need. Not only can the required frequency of therapy can make paying fees unaffordable, funding provisions and onerous application processes can further delay treatment. At Soaring Health, we recognize the importance of accessing the therapeutic services you need, when you need them. As a registered NDIS provider, Soaring Health’s practitioners treat eligible participants under the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). What’s more, our community coordinator and customer service team are well-versed in NDIS requirements and can help you to fast-track access to appropriate treatment.

Medicare

When you suffer chronic pain and persistent medical conditions, it can be hard to keep up with healthcare costs. Financial worries may cause you to forgo treatment that would relieve debilitating symptoms and improve your level of functioning and quality of life. At Soaring Health, we believe in removing barriers to you receiving the treatment you need. In the case of chronic pain lasting six months or more, we can provide fully bulk-billed treatment for up to five visits per year under Medicare’s Chronic Disease Management plan or CDM (formerly called an EPC), so you can access the treatment services you need, when you need them, without being out of pocket.

T.A.C

Motor vehicle injuries can vary in severity from minor to life-changing. At Soaring Health, we strive to resolve all injuries caused by transport accidents and collisions. The services available to TAC clients at Soaring Health have been purposefully selected and tailored to address the physical, mental and emotional effects of injuries caused by road trauma. Part of our dedicated community division, this program of services is also designed to relieve the financial burden of your accident and ensure that you receive the treatment you need, when you need it, without out-of-pocket fees. You can access our services through the TAC as soon as you have a claim number, meaning you can dedicate your full focus to making an efficient and satisfying recovery.

My Aged Care

Many people associate the Australian government’s My Aged Care program purely with practical assistance with daily tasks and activities. But if you’re aged over 65, you may also be able to access Soaring Health services such as physiotherapy, hydrotherapy and home services fee-free through My Aged Care provisions, to enable you to maintain or regain capacities necessary for daily living, and relieve pain and conditions that may otherwise compromise your quality of life. Depending on your circumstances, you may ask your case manager to request these services as part of your support package.

WORKSAFE

Workplace accidents causing serious injury can be devastating. One minute you’re earning a reliable income. The next you’re plagued by uncertainty over when, or even whether, you’ll be able to return to work – not to mention navigating daily life with pain and physical limitations and facing out-of-pocket medical costs or delaying necessary treatment until your claims are processed. Part of the answer to how well you’ll recover depends on receiving the treatment you need, when you need it, and having a collaborative and integrated team of healthcare professionals who can work together to optimise your recovery and support your return to work and daily life.

D.V.A

Serving to protect one's country is a significant human act, but it can lead to lasting physical and mental challenges for veterans. Soaring Health works with the Department of Veteran’s Affairs to provide veterans with comprehensive care at no cost to them, helping them return to civilian life. Eligible individuals can schedule an appointment by presenting their Veteran Card.

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Modes of service

Aquatic

This service can be delivered in a state-of-the-art rehabilitation pool, where trained professionals provide personalized water-based exercises to help clients achieve their health goals.

Available Services

   Muscular tension and muscle spasm
   Pain due to injury
   Pain due to chronic conditions such as arthritis
   Stiffness and weakness after muscle or joint surgery (e.g. reconstruction or replacement)
   Muscle weakness and/or movement limitations after illness or prolonged break from resistance exercise
   Swelling
   Balance and stability issues
   and many more…

FAQ

   What is sports hydrotherapy? Sports hydrotherapy is the facilitation and prescription of water-based exercises that help to promote recovery from injury or relieve the pain of musculoskeletal conditions. Its unique value is that it enables safe performance of exercises that facilitate recovery and that may not be able to be executed on land, with the load of one’s body weight, without risk of further damage.
   How do I know if I need sports hydrotherapy? Whether you have a tendon injury or muscle tear, suer from a sports-related joint injury or condition or are recovering from a joint replacement or reconstructive procedure, hydrotherapy can help by enabling resistance training of weak and injured muscles without adding undue stress, while reducing joint pain and swelling and promoting muscle relaxation.
   What sports-related conditions can hydrotherapy help with? Complaints and conditions that may be helped by hydrotherapy include: 

Muscular tension and muscle spasm
Pain due to injury
Stiffness and weakness after muscle or joint surgery (e.g. reconstruction or replacement)
Muscle weakness and/or movement limitations after illness or prolonged break from resistance exercise
Swelling
Balance and stability issues
   How does sports hydrotherapy help with recovery from, or prevention, of exercise-related injuries? The primary merit of hydrotherapy is that it may enable more expedient progress towards injury recovery by enabling exercises that rebuild strength and increase ranges of motion. By enabling optimal recovery, it may also reduce the risk of injury recurrence.
   Which type of health professional can administer hydrotherapy? Hydrotherapy is one of a number of treatment methods used by physiotherapists. If your physio feels that hydrotherapy may aid your healing and recovery, they may discuss it when establishing your treatment plan.

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Hydrotherapy - Thomastown