HYDROTHERAPY
HOW DO I KNOW IF HYDROTHERAPY IS FOR ME?
Like all forms of exercise, there are a range of contraindications and precautions to consider before undertaking a hydrotherapy program. Contraindications include, however are not limited to recent heart attack, unstable heart conditions, skin/wound infections, uncontrolled epilepsy, uncontrolled diabetes, incontinence, fever or recent neurological event. Precautions include controlled epilepsy, pregnancy, early kidney disease and high or low blood pressure. As with any exercise program, it is best to discuss any health conditions or concerns with your doctor or treating allied health practitioner before commencing a program.
PRECAUTIONS /CONTRAINDICATIONS IN HYDROTHERAPY
• Chronic conditions that affect thermoregulation
• Cardiac patients, especially left heart failure
• Increased difficulty of breathing
• Respiratory muscle weakness
• Airways resistance problems
• Renal (kidney) failure
• Severe postural hypotension (decreased BP with position
change)
• Uncontrolled hypertension (high BP)
*Please speak to your Exercise Physiologist or GP if these apply
to you
About Maddi Williams | Accredited Exercise Physiologist
Maddi is an accredited Exercise Physiologist who graduated from Masters of clinical Exercise Physiology at ACU in 2022. She has been part of the BodyFixEP team since her undergrad placement in 2019 and worked as an Exercise Scientist and NDIS therapy assistant through her Masters studies. Maddi has gained experience in many injuries through previously working as a sports trainer for a local football club. She has a keen interest in musculoskeletal injuries, oncology and neurological rehabilitation and she also runs our hydrotherapy programs.In Maddi’s spare time you will find her at the beach or catching up with friends and family.
