Hydrotherapy

Exercising in water helps reduce the pressure and stress on your body and joints.

The warm water in hydrotherapy pools also increases blood flow which can be beneficial if you have a chronic disease.

Hydrotherapy may be offered to you as part of your rehabilitation care plan, to help you on your way to recovery. You may need medical approval from your doctor to access our hydrotherapy services.

Potential benefits of our hydrotherapy services

Our hydrotherapy rehabilitation programs are overseen by experienced physiotherapists and may benefit you if:

• you find it difficult to exercise on land
• you are recovering from joint surgery
• you are recovering from injuries that involve the muscles and bones, known as musculoskeletal injuries
• you have a chronic condition that affects your nervous system
• you suffer from arthritis.

These benefits depend on your particular circumstances and require you to fully participate in necessary before and after care and management. You should consult a specialist in this area before deciding whether treatment is suitable for you.

Aquatherapy

Aquatherapy is a targeted group exercise class conducted by a St John of God Bunbury Hospital physiotherapist in a heated pool. The class aims to improve or maintain general fitness, strength and balance; it can also complement recovery from surgical procedures.

In order to claim private health rebates an initial assessment with a physiotherapist is required as well as three monthly reviews with a physiotherapist to ensure the program is meeting your needs and goals.

Places are limited to six clients per session to allow for adequate supervision of technique and client safety. Bookings are essential.

Who would benefit?

• People with arthritic conditions or those who find exercising on land difficult
• People who want to improve their fitness
• People preparing for orthopaedic surgery
• People wanting to lose weight through exercise.

Classes: Monday and Wednesday, 11.30am to 12.30pm and Friday, 8.00am to 9.00am
Cost: Private health rebates may apply, DVA covers costs for clients with GP.
Where: Physiotherapy Department, St John of God Bunbury Hospital

For more information, or to book your assessment please contact us on:
Tel: 08 9722 1649

Hydrotherapy

Hydrotherapy is a class conducted by a St John of God Bunbury Hospital physiotherapist in a warm pool and requires an assessment with the physiotherapist prior to attending. Each participant will have their own individualised program.

All new clients will be required to attend a 30 minute ‘introductory session’ to allow more time with the therapist to familiarise yourself with your exercises and ensure correct technique.

Regular reviews are necessary to ensure the program continues to meet your needs and goals, the time for these will be at the therapists discretion but at a minimum three monthly. Class size is limited to 12 people per session to facilitate adequate supervision and client safety. Bookings essential.

Who would benefit?

• People who find it difficult to exercise safely / without pain on land
• People recovering from orthopaedic surgery
• People recovering from musculo-skeletal injuries
• People suffering from arthritic conditions.

Classes: Introductory session: Tuesday and Thursday, 9.30am to 10.00am.

General sessions: Monday and Wednesday, 1.30pm to 2.30pm and 2.30pm to 3.30pm and Tuesday and Thursday, 10.00am to 11.00am, 11.00am to 12.00pm.

Cost: Private health rebates may apply, DVA and Workers Compensation / Motor Vehicle Insurance clients can attend with insurer approval, DVA will cover costs for eligible clients with GP referral.

Where: Physiotherapy Department, St John of God Bunbury Hospital.

For more information, or to book your assessment please contact us on 08 9722 1649.

Mum and bubs hydrotherapy

Mum and bubs hydrotherapy class is a great option for returning to exercise post-delivery. It is a low impact, and pelvic floor safe exercise. Conducted by a St John of God Bunbury Hospital
Physiotherapist in a warm pool.

The first 20 minutes of each class is an introduction to water for babies while assisting with gross motor development. Aqua class for mums will be 45 minutes. Suitable for babies from three months old post vaccinations. Physiotherapy consult prior to starting the classes is required.

Classes include nursery rhymes with baby in the pool, then time to feed and change baby before starting the exercise component for mums. Volunteers are available to watch the babies during your exercise component.

Classes: Friday 9.00am to 11.30am.

Cost: $35 (Private Health Ancillary rebate may apply).

Where: Physiotherapy Department, St John of God Bunbury Hospital.

For more information, or to book your assessment please contact us on 08 9722 1649.