Aquatic Physio Exercise Australia Information

Vision To improve quality of life, walking, fitness, strength, flexibility and pain with aquatic physiotherapy Mission •to provide a challenging, comfortable and effective research based aquatic physiotherapy exercise option for people with all conditions •to promote self management with ongoing aquatic exercise •to be a leader in the uptake and inclusion of new clinical research into aquatic physiotherapy programs •to provide specialised extended programs for people with hip or knee arthritis or joint replacement Aquatic Physiotherapy involves individual assessment on land, goal setting specific to each person and the skills and knowledge of the physiotherapist related to pathology, health, muscles, bones, walking, posture and exercise. Aquatic Physiotherapists have additional training and knowledge in exercising in water related to the physiology of being immersed and the physics of forces and load in water. Exercise in the water utilises the properties of buoyancy and the subsequent unloading of joints, drag and turbulence for strengthening and a supportive environment for cardiovascular fitness training. Aquatic Physio Exercise Australia is based in Melbourne. Aquatic Physiotherapy or Hydrotherapy has been found to be effective in clinical research in arthritis, back pain, joint sprains, for rehabilitation following surgery or injury and many other conditions. For further information visit the "Benefits and Research" page at www.AquaticPhysioExercise.com.au