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Hydrotherapy
Our hydrotherapy program is close to capacity. We can take on new clients for all southside locations and casual positions are available at UCH (northside) however we cannot guarantee ongoing positions particularly at UCH
A therapeutic hydrotherapy pool is a pool with a temperature of around 34degrees Celsius. Whilst we do our best it is not always possible to provide the exact times and number of pool sessions that you want at the location you want.
What is Hydrotherapy?
Hydrotherapy involves the use of water as a form of treatment and although it resembles swimming, it is different because it requires the individual to undertake different exercises in a warm pool of water. At Arthritis, Pain Support & Emerge ACT our members use our pool sessions to assist with pain management, help strengthen joints in preparation, or aid their recovery after having surgery. You do not have to have arthritis to be able to use our services.
Find out the benefits of hydrotherapy and exercise, contraindication and more by clicking on the following links Hydrotherapy & Exercise Video or Fact Sheet.
How do I get started in the program?
Membership: You will need to be a member of Arthritis ACT to participate. You can click ‘join now‘ or telephone our office for further assistance.
Medical Clearance: All members to our hydrotherapy program require a basic medical screening before attendance due to the warmth of the water that you will be exercising in. To read more about this process and download the necessary medical clearance forms click here. If you do not have access to a printer or would like fill these forms out electronically, please telephone our office for further assistance.
Tickets: All Arthritis ACT pool sessions operate on an electronic ticketing system. Tickets are purchased from our office, either in person or over the phone, and redeemed upon attendance by the pool session supervisor.
Booking: All Arthritis, Pain Support & Emerge ACT pool sessions operate on a booking system. Bookings for pool sessions and can be made via the Book Online button below or by telephoning our office. Pool sessions are available 6 days per week in the morning, middle of the day and in the evening. Call us today to find the session that best suits you.
Hydro Motion
A low-moderate intensity exercise class lead by a qualified Exercise Professional. These classes are conducted in water and focus on strengthening upper and lower limbs and improving balance. Come and join us at the University of Canberra Hospital. Tickets to attend can be purchased by telephoning our office.
Self – Led Hydrotherapy Classes
Self – led classes are groups based, over seen by a staff member, in which participants attend and undertake their own individually prescribed exercise program. Pool sessions are held at the University of Canberra Hospital, Calvary John James Hospital, Aqua Harmony in Kambah and Calwell Pool.
All bookings for Calvary John James and University of Canberra Hospital are made via Arthritis ACT. Bookings for Aqua Harmony and Calwell are through the pools directly but all sessions are staffed by Arthritis ACT staff. Do not hesitate to call us if you need assistance with booking sessions for either of those pools.
To ensure our members get the best possible experience out of these sessions we recommend that an individual exercise program is obtained before attending. If you do not have a program you can have one prepared for you by a member of our exercise team. To do this please telephone our office and we would be more than happy to assist you.
One-to-One Hydrotherapy
One-to-one hydrotherapy sessions are available through Arthritis ACT. Bookings are available at all of our pool locations and can be made with either a physiotherapist or exercise physiologist. Participants need to have an initial consultation with a member of our exercise team prior to booking a one-to-one session. Please call our office to arrange a booking.
Pool Session Times
All attendees must have a valid medical clearance and all sessions MUST be booked prior to attending.
Please also note that we do not own/operate any of the pools we utilise and we have no control over the conditions at pools nor the times pools are available to us.
