LD Therapy Courses
Hydrotherapy 1 Day Essentials
This compact 1 day course covers the essential skills and knowledge to run a Hydrotherapy service. Perfect if your team is new to Hydrotherapy, just getting started or need a refresher.
What does the course cover?​​
Essential theory and best practice
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What is Hydrotherapy
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Terminology and principles of using water​​
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What do we need in place
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Contraindication lists
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Risk assessments
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Individual risk assessment.
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Essential Personal physical skills and development
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Finding stability in water
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Moving efficiently
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How to promote floating
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How to recover to standing
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Transitional techniques
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How to facilitate movement in:
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Standing
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On front (prone)
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On back (supine)
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In side lying
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Site specific skills
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Demonstration of a hydrotherapy session
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How to get the most out of your facilities and equipment.
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Skill development for your needs.
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What's new for 2025?
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Findings from recent published studies.
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New Hydrotherapy techniques​
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New water based game for hand eye coordination
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New equipment discussion and review
Course Details
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Course duration - 1 day
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Course type - Face to Face
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Instructor - LD Specialist Physiotherapist with over a decade of Hydrotherapy experience.
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Attendance - Typically for 8-10 (dependent on your organization needs and facility).
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Previous experience - Water confident, Suitable for all levels of experience
