ABSOLUTE CONTRAINDICATIONS - BROADSTONE PHYSIOTHERAPY & AQUATHERAPY

BROADSTONE PHYSIOTHERAPY & HYDROTHERAPY

Hydrotherapy Contraindications and Indications

Due to the nature of the heated pool water it is essential that ALL patients are aware of:

ABSOLUTE CONTRAINDICATIONS

If any one of the following are present then Hydrotherapy will not be considered at all.

Acute vomiting or diarrhoea Recent Heart Attack or Resting Angina Wound Infection Skin Infection Recent Neurological Event Recent Chemotherapy or Radiotherapy Recent DVT or Pulmonary Embolism Incontinence Sexually transmitted Infections / disease eg HIV, AIDS and Herpes Widespread MRSA Acute increased temperature Shortness of Breath at rest Over 21 stone or 130 kilo Uncontrolled Epilepsy Uncontrolled Diabetes

PRECAUTIONS

If any of the following are present then your Physiotherapist must be notified and special precautions must be taken but they do not prevent you from entering the pool

Controlled Epilepsy Fear of water Haemophilia High or Low blood pressure Poor skin integrity Pregnancy if water exceeds 35C Early kidney disease Impaired vision, sensation, hearing

We would be more than happy to discuss your condition with you if you have any queries so please do not hesitate to call us on 01202 693199.

Broadstone Physiotherapy & Hydrotherapy 2012.

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