Supporting Disabled People
hydrotherapy pool
Hydrotherapy
Hydrotherapy, or water therapy, is the use of water (hot, cold, steam, or ice) to relieve discomfort and promote physical well-being.
Origins of Hydrotherapy
The therapeutic use of water has a long history. Ruins of an ancient bath were unearthed in Pakistan and date as far back as 4500 B.C. Bathhouses were an essential part of ancient Roman culture.
The use of steam, baths, and aromatic massage to promote well being is documented since the first century. Roman physicians Galen and Celsus wrote of treating patients with warm and cold baths in order to prevent disease.
GO FOR A SWIM
We are very pleased to announce that our Hydrotherapy Pool is now open for bookings!
For Pool booking information please click here
The pool is fully wheelchair accessabile with 2 specially equiped changing rooms with showers and toilets. It is housed in a building measuring 13.5 metres by 7 metres with an even 1.2 metres depth and underwater lighting. A hoist provides access into the pool with a removeable chair.
Funding for the pool has been provided by various sources and it is the first time the Trust has run a dedicated Web appeal for specific funding for one of its projects.
The pool provides invaluable benefits to children and adults with learning disabilities. It provides a safe environment offering relaxing therapy in a specially heated pool. Hydrotherapy is great for joint and muscle problems and exercises within the warm water loosen and soothe joints, and stretch aching muscles.
Hamelin Trust is keen to offer the benfits of the Pool to other local groups for people with disabilities, such as osteoporosis. Groups using a local standard pool may wish to switch to exercising in the warm water which brings much better results for their members. Please contact us at hydropool@hamelintrust.org.uk if you are interested in receiving more information.
The Pool at Sutton Bridge Farm, Rochford is being built by Origin Leisure, who specialise in the construction of high quality indoor and outdoor swimming pools. www.originleisure.com
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