Hydrotherapy

Hydrotherapy Intensives

At High Hopes, we provide Aquatic Therapy in our purpose-built pool, using the water’s natural properties to support strength, flexibility, coordination, and balance. Working in water can reduce pain, improve mobility, and promote cardio-respiratory health.

Therapy sessions are personalised to each child, with goals from land-based therapy often integrated into the water for greater progress.

Families can access Aquatic Therapy in two ways:

  • Weekly sessions throughout the year, led by our Physical Therapy team.
  • Three-week intensive blocks, held twice a year with visiting specialists from Spain.
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Our Expertise

The Hydrotherapy Department has the expertise and the experience to effectively handle the following conditions:

Early Intervention

Using water-based therapy to promote motor development and sensory integration.

Cerebral Palsy

Improving muscle tone, movement, and coordination through low-impact aquatic exercises.

Spina Bifida

Enhancing strength and mobility in a safe, supportive aquatic environment.

Genetic Disorders

Supporting physical function and joint movement in children with conditions like Down syndrome.

Neuromuscular Disorders

Reducing muscle stiffness and improving range of motion with water-assisted therapy.

Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)

Aiding physical recovery and motor re-learning through aquatic rehabilitation.

Joint and Muscle Pain

Providing pain relief and increased comfort through gentle, warm-water movement.

Coordination Difficulties

Enhancing balance, stability, and motor control through water-supported activities.

Sensory Processing Disorders

Offering calming, regulated sensory input through therapeutic water play.

Post-Surgical Recovery

Facilitating safe, low-impact movement and rehabilitation after surgery.

Mobility Limitations

Promoting movement and endurance in children with limited mobility.

Orthopaedic Conditions

Supporting joint function, strength, and alignment with aquatic therapy techniques.

Motor Planning Difficulties

Improving body awareness and movement sequencing in a playful, water-based setting.

Therapy tools and strategies

Therapeutic Pool Exercises

Buoyancy-Assisted Movement

Resistance-Based Strengthening

Balance and Core Stability Training

Sensory Integration through Water Play

Gait Training in Water

Aquatic Manual Therapy

Hydrostatic Pressure Regulation

Functional Skill Practice

Parent and Caregiver Involvement

OUR Hydrotherapy TEAM

our hydrotherapy intensives department

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To transform the quality of life for kids with moderate to complex special needs through offering integrated, best-in-class therapies.

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