AquaPhys

Hydrotherapy

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What is Hydrotherapy?

Hydrotherapy (Aquatic Physiotherapy) is a specific physiotherapy technique. Similar to a traditional physiotherapy session, the therapist applies their skills, knowledge and manual techniques, whilst you are in the water. This means that the therapist is in the water with you during every consultation.

What can you expect?

During Hydrotherapy sessions, you can expect to receive individualised treatment. This is followed by the provision of a personal exercise program during every visit, specific to your needs.

Why choose Hydrotherapy?

Many clients need to exercise but this is sometimes too difficult on land due to pain, age, deformity, etc. Water is often the best medium because you can exercise quite vigorously but with little stress on the joints. So too, the heat of the water assists in comfort, with temperatures maintained at a pleasant 32 degrees Celsius.

What are the Aims And Benefits of Hydrotherapy?

• Pain reduction
• Decreased muscle tone
• Decreased muscle spasm
• Decreased swelling and improved circulation
• Increased movement and flexibility
• Increased muscle strength
• Improved co-ordination
• Improved cardiovascular/respiratory fitness
• Improved psychological well being and motivation

Other Services Available

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In some instances, it is advisable that you progress onto a land based exercise program following a course of hydrotherapy treatment. Therefore we offer Exercise Prescription and Gym based Exercise Programs. This is often advisable for clients who have experienced Work Place injuries and need assistance in returning to work.


About Myself

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My name is Belinda Sidrak and I am the director of AquaPhys. My education commenced at The University of Sydney, where I completed a Bachelor of Applied Science (Exercise and Sport Science). I then went on to further my studies at Sydney University, completing a Bachelor of Applied Science (Physiotherapy).

Since gaining full time employment, I have worked in both the public and private sector, with an extensive range of patients (Aged Care, Neurological, Orthopaedics/Trauma; Musculoskeletal).

Considering my exercise background, I have a special interest in exercise rehabilitation of patient’s following injury. This may take place during a physiotherapy consultation or in a gym environment.

I developed an interest in Aquatic Physiotherapy and went on to complete training in Hydrotherapy for Physiotherapists, where I have since worked in this field. I am knowledgeable in specific aquatic physiotherapy techniques, applicable to different client groups.

I continue to expand my knowledge regularly through continued professional development.

I am registered with the National Physiotherapists Registration Board (PY0129180) and WorkCover Australia (3801). I am also a professional member of the Australian Physiotherapy Association. I have attained a Senior First Aid Certificate (St John Ambulance Australia) and am aware of safety, emergency and rescue techniques in the pool environment.