What Is Hydrotherapy?
Hydrotherapy is a form of physiotherapy that uses the properties of water to support rehabilitation, pain relief, and movement retraining. By exercising in water, the body experiences reduced load on joints and tissues while still benefiting from resistance and controlled movement.
At Integrative Physio, hydrotherapy is guided by qualified physiotherapists and used as part of a structured rehabilitation programme, not as a standalone activity.
How Hydrotherapy Works
Water provides natural buoyancy, which reduces the effects of gravity on the body. This allows patients to move more freely with less pain and joint stress. At the same time, water resistance helps improve strength, balance, and control in a safe, supported environment.
Hydrotherapy is especially useful in the early stages of rehabilitation or when land-based exercise is too painful or difficult.
Benefits of Hydrotherapy
Hydrotherapy can help to:
Reduce joint and muscle pain
Improve mobility and range of motion
Support early movement after injury or surgery
Build strength with lower impact
Improve balance and coordination
Increase confidence with movement
Because water reduces load while still providing resistance, hydrotherapy is often ideal for people who struggle with traditional exercise on land.
Who Is Hydrotherapy Suitable For?
Hydrotherapy may be recommended for:
Post-surgical rehabilitation (e.g. knee, hip, or spinal surgery)
Chronic joint pain such as arthritis
Sports injuries requiring gradual return to movement
Back pain and disc-related conditions
Neurological conditions affecting balance or movement
Individuals who experience pain or fear with weight-bearing exercise
Your physiotherapist will assess whether hydrotherapy is appropriate for your condition and goals.
Hydrotherapy as Part of Physiotherapy
Hydrotherapy is most effective when combined with a comprehensive physiotherapy plan. Sessions are tailored to your injury, symptoms, and stage of recovery, and are often progressed gradually to land-based exercises as strength and tolerance improve.
At Integrative Physio, hydrotherapy is used to support long-term outcomes, not just short-term relief.
Why Choose Integrative Physio for Hydrotherapy in Singapore?
Physiotherapist-led hydrotherapy sessions
Individualised rehabilitation programmes
Evidence-based approach to pain and recovery
Seamless transition from water to land-based rehab
Focus on long-term movement, strength, and confidence
We prioritise understanding how your body moves so rehabilitation is safe, effective, and sustainable.
Book Hydrotherapy in Singapore
If pain, injury, or reduced mobility is limiting your ability to exercise on land, hydrotherapy may be an effective starting point for your rehabilitation.
đ Book a physiotherapy assessment to find out if hydrotherapy is right for you.
Our team will guide you through a personalised recovery plan.