Hydrotherapy (hydro) or aquatic physiotherapy is an active, evidence-based physical therapy aimed at treating a variety of musculoskeletal and orthopaedic conditions.
Classes take place in a heated, indoor pool with the supervision of an experienced physiotherapist and patients receive individualised, specific exercises aimed at mobility, strength, flexibility and fitness depending on their injury and needs. There is a strong focus on technique and patient programs are gradually progressed as they improve.
Prior to attending the pool, you must have a 30-minute assessment at a cost of $98.00, conducted by one of our Physiotherapists. Patients can then purchase a multi-visit hydrotherapy card at sportsmed Physiotherapy reception.
2-class pass – $75
5-class pass – $165
10-class pass – $295
Health care fund rebates are available. We also can manage RTWSA/Workcover and CTP injuries once they have a referral from one of our physiotherapists.
What conditions can be treated
Our hydro service is one of the most movement-orientated physical therapies that sportsmed offers. We get excellent outcomes for an array of chronic, acute and post-operative conditions including but not limited to:
Post & pre-op knee & hip replacement & revision | ACL reconstruction | knee, hip & ankle post arthroscope | ankle & achilles reconstruction | lower limb fractures.
shoulder stabilisation/labral repairs | shoulder (subacromial) decompression surgery | rotator cuff repairs | upper limb fractures | adhesive capsulitis.
Osteoarthritis | lumbar disc injuries | post-operative lumbar spine | postural weakness syndromes.
“Offlegs” conditioning following injury | cross-training | mobilising while recovering from injury
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Benefits of Hydrotherapy
Location: Adelaide Hydrotherapy | 111a Welland Avenue, Welland SA 5007
TUESDAY | THURSDAY | SATURDAY | |
Afternoon | 1pm 1:40pm | 1pm 1:40pm | 12pm 12:40pm |
Evening | 6pm 6:40pm | 6pm 6:40pm |
Class times: Approx. 40 mins
Please arrive for classes 10 minutes before the starting time to allow time for changing and signing your name on the attendance list.
Please bring your referral letter from your physiotherapist to give to the hydrotherapist at your initial session.
To make an appointment or enquiry, contact 08 8362 8122 or email physio@sportsmed.com.au.
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Our physiotherapists Nicola Glen, Jenny Roberts and Tenille Schammer offer hydrotherapy sessions weekly at Adelaide Hydrotherapy, Welland.
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Our APA Sports and Exercise Physiotherapist Anita Bruce and Podiatrists Carlie Altmann and Jarrod Hales are available weekly at Mitcham Rehab.
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Our orthopaedic surgeons provide regular consultation services at Victor Harbor. The surgeon currently consulting in Victor Harbor is Shoulder, Elbow, Wrist & Hand Surgeon Dr Domenic Leonello. Dr Leonello has extensive experience in providing our patients with the best possible orthopaedic care and treatment, with a focus on long-term outcomes.
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Our Hip and Knee Surgeon Dr Adrian Bauze consults weekly at the St Agnes Specialist Centre. Dr Bauze specialises in preventative care, treatment and rehabilitation for a range of ailments, injuries and conditions including bone, joint, muscle, ligament, tendon, nerve and arthritis pain of the hip and knee.
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Our Orthopaedic Surgeon Dr Adrian Bauze consults at Northcare Physio in Salisbury Plain every Wednesday with appointments available for urgent enquiries. Dr Bauze is a hip and knee specialist.
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Our Podiatrist Ambrose Willoughby is available weekly at The Chiropractic Works in Normanville. Ambrose consults every Monday and Tuesday.
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Consultation services are offered fortnightly at Mt Gambier by Dr Domenic Leonello (Shoulder, Elbow, Wrist and Hand Surgeon), Dr Tony Spriggins (Hip and Knee Surgeon), Dr Rob Wallace (Hip and Knee Surgeon) and Dr Nick Wallwork (Shoulder, Elbow, Wrist and Hand Surgeon).
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Our Shoulder, Elbow, Hand and Wrist Surgeon Dr Justin Alexander consults regularly in Mt Barker at Summit Health Centre, providing a convenient service for patients in the Adelaide Hills region.
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Our Orthopaedic Surgeons Dr Shahram Shahrokhi and Dr Tony Spriggins consult at the Advantage Health Group in Mildura, Victoria. Dr Shahrokhi consults every fortnight with appointments available for urgent enquiries and specialises in the shoulder, hip and knee. Hip and Knee Surgeon Dr Spriggins consults monthly.
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Our Orthopaedic Surgeons Dr Domenic Leonello and Dr Claire Bolton currently consult at the Goolwa Medical Centre, monthly on a Monday. Dr Leonello is a Shoulder, Elbow, Wrist and Hand Surgeon with extensive experience in providing our patients with the best possible orthopaedic care and treatment. Knee and Hip Surgeon Dr Claire Bolton specialises in sports knee injuries, ACL reconstruction, hip and knee replacements and lower limb trauma.
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Our orthopaedic surgeons have consulted and operated in Darwin since 2004, offering world-leading and outstanding quality of care. They currently consult from the rooms of Territory Sportsmedicine at Parap as well as offering telehealth services to patients remotely.
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Shoulder, Elbow, Wrist and Hand Surgeon Dr Justin Alexander consults with public patients in regional New South Wales at the Broken Hill Base Hospital.
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Henley Beach is a specialist healthcare clinic consisting of physiotherapists, podiatrists, massage therapists and orthopaedic surgeons. Our Henley Beach team offer patients access to world-leading and modern healthcare in their local community.
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Blackwood is a specialist healthcare clinic featuring physiotherapy, podiatry, exercise physiology and massage services. Our Blackwood team offer patients access to world-leading and modern healthcare in their local community.
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Our Morphett Vale team offer patients access to world-leading and innovative healthcare services in their local community.
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Stepney is a state-of-the-art healthcare hub featuring a range of services and facilities, including South Australia’s only purpose-built orthopaedic hospital, two specialist clinics, sports doctors and general practitioners, allied health services including physiotherapy, massage, exercise physiology and podiatry, a gym, a clinical pilates studio, a pathology centre, radiology suite, pharmacy and onsite café.
32 Payneham Road, Stepney SA 5069
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Not all conditions can be managed by our hydrotherapy service, for example:
Please speak to one of our team for an assessment if you are unsure about contraindications to hydrotherapy.