The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital provides hydrotherapy services to NHS patients with orthopaedic conditions. Hydrotherapy is a theraputic treatment that involves moving and exercising in water. Hydrotherapy is the combination of the effects of immersion and exercise and therefore further benefits are those associated with general exercise. This is achieved through the utilisation of the properties of water (warmth and buoyancy).
Our pool temperature is maintained between 35-36°C and the quality of the water is checked and maintained regularly. Access to the pool is via easy steps with handrails for support but there is also a full body hoist which has a maximum weight limit of 25 stone.
Benefits
Hydrotherapy is accepted as an integral part of rehabilitation. Common benefits include:
Ease of movement and pain relief
Reduction of muscle tone / spasm
Reduction of swelling
Resistance to movement
Enhanced relaxation
Enhanced well-being
Functional activity re-activation
Enhanced cardio-vascular fitness
Increased muscle strength
Increased range of movement at a joint
Early rehabiliation of weight bearing or gait retraining
When patients are unable to complete land-based exercises
Improved core stability
You can expect your hydrotherapy treatment to be directed from either the poolside or from a physiotherapist in the water with you.
Referral
Your GP can refer you for hydrotherapy. The ROH referral criteria includes patients with orthopaedic conditions. There are other hydrotherapy providers in Birmingham and Solihull including Heartlands Hospital and Good Hope Hospital. Your GP will help you find the most appropriate service to meet your needs.