Hydrotherapy
Rebuild strength and mobility with Hydrotherapy—a gentle, water-based treatment that supports recovery through buoyancy and controlled resistance. Conducted at local swimming complexes, this therapy allows comfortable, low-impact movement to reduce pain, restore motion, and enhance overall foot and ankle function.
What is Hydrotherapy?
Hydrotherapy at Foot Foundation takes advantage of the facilities at your local swimming complex, transforming water into a healing medium for your foot and ankle health. This specialised service utilizes the buoyancy, resistance, and temperature variations of water to offer low-impact exercises, promoting rehabilitation, pain relief, and overall well-being for your feet and ankles.
Why Choose Hydrotherapy at Foot Foundation?
Accessible Location: Conveniently located at your local swimming complex, our Hydrotherapy sessions offer easy access to a soothing and therapeutic environment.
Low-Impact Healing: Enjoy the benefits of low-impact exercises in the pool, reducing stress on joints and facilitating a comfortable healing experience.
Enhanced Circulation: The swimming complex setting enhances your Hydrotherapy experience, providing an inviting atmosphere for improved circulation and foot health.
What Sets Us Apart:
Professional Guidance: Our experienced therapists guide you through Hydrotherapy exercises at the swimming complex, ensuring proper technique and maximising therapeutic benefits.
Integration with Rehabilitation Plans: Hydrotherapy seamlessly integrates with our comprehensive rehabilitation plans, delivering a holistic approach to foot and ankle care.
Your Hydrotherapy Experience:
Individualised Assessment: Begin with a thorough assessment to understand your specific foot and ankle concerns, allowing us to tailor Hydrotherapy exercises at the swimming complex to your unique needs.
Supervised Sessions: Enjoy supervised Hydrotherapy sessions in the inviting pool environment, where our therapists provide support, guidance, and adjustments for a safe and effective experience.
Benefits Tailored to You:
Pain Relief: Experience pain relief as the buoyancy of water reduces impact on joints, making Hydrotherapy at the swimming complex an excellent option for those with foot and ankle discomfort.
Improved Range of Motion: Hydrotherapy promotes flexibility and range of motion, contributing to enhanced foot and ankle function in the refreshing surroundings of your local swimming complex.
Hydrotherapy – FAQs
Hydrotherapy is a gentle, water-based treatment that uses the natural properties of water — buoyancy, resistance, and temperature — to support recovery and improve movement. Conducted at your local swimming complex, our sessions transform water into a therapeutic environment that reduces stress on joints, promotes circulation, and aids rehabilitation for foot and ankle conditions.
Hydrotherapy is suitable for people of all ages and fitness levels, particularly those recovering from injury, surgery, or managing chronic conditions such as arthritis or plantar fasciitis. It’s also ideal for anyone seeking a low-impact, restorative form of exercise that supports strength and mobility.
Yes — Hydrotherapy is very safe when performed under professional supervision. Our qualified clinicians guide every session to ensure exercises are performed correctly and safely, even for those with limited mobility or pre-existing medical conditions.
Each session begins with a brief assessment and warm-up, followed by guided water-based exercises tailored to your goals. Movements may include walking, stretching, balance drills, or resistance exercises. The buoyancy of water supports your body, reducing pressure on your feet and ankles while still allowing effective strengthening.
A typical Hydrotherapy session lasts 30–45 minutes, depending on your treatment plan and specific needs. Your clinician will adjust the intensity and duration as your progress improves.
No — swimming skills are not required. All exercises are performed in shallow water, and our therapists are with you throughout the session to provide assistance and reassurance.
Frequency depends on your condition and recovery goals. Many patients attend once or twice weekly as part of their rehabilitation plan. Your clinician will recommend an appropriate schedule based on your progress and comfort level.
- Pain relief through reduced joint pressure
- Improved flexibility and range of motion
- Enhanced muscle strength and endurance
- Better circulation and reduced swelling
- Relaxation and stress relief in a soothing environment
Absolutely. Hydrotherapy often complements treatments such as exercise prescription, soft tissue massage, and manual therapy, forming part of a holistic rehabilitation plan tailored by your clinician.
Hydrotherapy sessions are available through Foot Foundation at your local swimming complex, conveniently located near our clinics in: Rosedale, Smales Farm, Remuera, Botany, Hamilton, and Tauranga.
Book Your Hydrotherapy Appointment Today
Experience the healing benefits of water with guided Hydrotherapy sessions led by our skilled clinicians. Using the supportive environment of a swimming complex, each session combines tailored exercises and resistance-based movements to improve strength, flexibility, and balance—without placing strain on your joints.
Hydrotherapy is ideal for post-injury recovery, chronic pain, or mobility challenges, offering a safe and effective way to restore confidence in movement. Your clinician will assess your needs and design a personalised program to help you progress at your own pace.
Available at Pinehill, Smales Farm, Remuera, Botany, Hamilton, and Tauranga.
