Hydrotherapy for Clients with Neurological Injuries. 

At Brisbane Hydrotherapy Physio, we specialise in supporting clients with neurological injuries through expert hydrotherapy programs that make movement possible again. Conditions like spinal cord injury, motor neuron disease, muscular dystrophy, stroke, disc-related nerve damage, and paralysis often make gravity the biggest barrier to recovery. Simple tasks—standing, walking, or isolating specific muscles—can feel impossible on land.
Hydrotherapy changes that. The low weight-bearing environment of warm water reduces the effects of gravity by up to 90%, allowing you to move with control and without pain. This means you can relearn walking patterns, strengthen weak muscles, and improve coordination in a way that’s safe, effective, and often impossible in a gym or clinic setting.
We see clients across the full spectrum—from minor neurological impairments to the most complex cases requiring full assistance. Our pool is fully equipped with wheelchair-accessible hoists, specialised floats, noodles, and support belts to ensure safe entry, positioning, and exercise, no matter your level of mobility.
In the water, there are far more exercise options available compared to land-based settings. Buoyancy supports your body, resistance builds strength, and the warm water reduces spasticity and eases stiff joints. This creates the perfect environment to target specific muscle groups, improve balance, and gradually build the power needed to transition back to land-based activities.
Ben Strachan, our senior physiotherapist, brings over 15 years of experience in neurological rehabilitation. He designs individualised programs that focus on functional goals—whether that’s taking your first supported steps, regaining arm control, or reducing tremor and tightness. Ben works closely with you, your neurologist, and your support team to ensure every session moves you closer to greater independence.
Sessions are typically bulk billed to NDIS, DVA, or other approved funding bodies, so there are no out-of-pocket costs for eligible clients.
If gravity is holding your recovery back, hydrotherapy at Brisbane Hydrotherapy Physio can help you move forward. Contact us today to discuss how we can support your neurological rehabilitation journey.