Hydrotherapy Pool

The warm water (34-36 degrees Celsius) in the hydrotherapy pool is a very tiring medium and is not suitable for everyone.

ALL PATRONS MUST HAVE A SIGNED CLEARANCE FROM EITHER A DOCTOR OR A PHYSIOTHERAPIST.

The following are conditions that may exclude you from using the pool:

• Pregnancy
• Hypertension, especially if on vasa- dilating drugs.
• Compromisial cardiac function e.g. cardiomyopathy
• Valvular disease or ischemic heart disease
• Respiratory distress on exertion
• Uncontrollable epilepsy
• Incontinence of urine or faeces
• Urinary, eye or ear infections
• Contagious diseases e.g. herpes simplex
• Open wounds
• Infectious skin conditions (including tinea)

If you have any of the above conditions please contact Pool Management for further information.

The following information is for both clients and helpers:

• Time limit – 20-30 minutes is advised for pool therapy.
• No food or drink in the pool area.
• No smoking.
• No running, pushing, diving or ducking.
• Wear an emergency wrist band and activate it in the case of an emergency only.
• If you need preventative medication, please bring it with you.
• Remember to re-hydrate after using the hydro pool.