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[Physio Explained] Making waves: aquatic physiotherapy for musculoskeletal conditions with Dr Sophie Heywood
In this episode with Dr Sophie Heywood, we discuss the role of aquatic physiotherapy for musculoskeletal conditions. We explore:
- What does the evidence say about aquatic based physiotherapy?
- What does aquatic physiotherapy involve?
- Populations which do well in the pool compared to on land
- Role of aquatic physiotherapy in chronic pain
- Importance of progressive overload
- Role of “drag” in the pool
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Dr Sophie Heywood is a Titled sports and exercise physiotherapist who has completed a PhD in clinical reasoning, biomechanics and functional aquatic exercise for people with knee osteoarthritis. She currently works at St Vincent’s Hospital, the Melbourne Sports Medicine Centre and Hydro Functional Fitness, and oversees the foundational and advanced training in aquatic physiotherapy at the Australian Physiotherapy Association.
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