HYDROTHERAPY.

ABOUT HYDROTHERAPY

Hydrotherapy is most commonly understood to mean the treatment of illness through the use of water. The concept of Hydrotherapy is to rid the body of toxins that may be inflicting joint pain and inflammation. Water healing is one of the oldest and safest methods of treatment. It is used to relieve symptoms of:

• Arthritis
• Back pain
• Muscle weakness
• Stress
• Premenstrual syndrome
• Cellulite
• Anxiety
• Troubled sleep

Hydrotherapy works by the water motion stimulating the touch receptors on the skin, relieving tight muscles and releasing chemicals that we produce in our body called endorphins.

This also boosts blood circulation, and promotes general well being. The pressure of the water literally massages the body. The hot water relieves fatigue and prevents stiffness. The user experiences a sensation of weightlessness due to the buoyancy effects of the water supporting your weight and lifting your spirits.

HYDROTHERAPY AT THE SPORTS INJURY CLINIC

Hydrotherapy at The Sports Injury Clinic will be starting soon.

• 45 minutes sessions
• Physiotherapist instructed
• Small groups
• $20 a class
• Claimable on private health.

To register your interest, please click here and submit your details for us to get in contact with you. Or call us on 03 9783 9990.

Cards from Peninsula Dragonflys

Peninsula DragonFlys is a support group for women and men whose lives have been affected by breast cancer. The team consists of people fighting cancer as well as survivors and supporters, who participate in the sport of Dragon Boat racing for fitness, camaraderie, fun and to spread the word that there is life after breast cancer!

The team has just returned from Coloundra, QLD where they competed in an International event, “2007 Abreast in Australia” regatta. A total of 72 teams competed made up of entirely cancer survivors from Australia, Canada, USA, Italy, New Zealand, Singapore and Hong Kong.

Since forming the group in 2006 at Patterson Lakes, the support has been overwhelming, especially recently acquiring a new dragon boat from China. Heather Thompson is a member of The Peninsula DragonFlys and a team member at The Sports Injury Clinic in Frankston.

To support the fundraising of the new boat trailer, The Sports Injury Clinic is selling cards which have been designed and beautifully drawn by one of their members. There are two types of cards available:

• Everyday Cards, in a packet of five
• Christmas Cards, in a packet of six

All the funds raised go directly to the group; we only need to sell 400 packs to purchase their new trailer.

Cards are available now, and can be purchased three ways.

• Over the counter from The Sports Injury Clinic at 361 Nepean Hwy, Frankston 3199.
• By ringing 9783 9990 to purchase some over the phone.
• Or by emailing pippa@tsic.com.au, and arranging to pay over the phone.

Cards can be sent out, postage cost will apply.

The members from the club all live in the southern suburbs of Melbourne and the Mornington Peninsula. New members are always welcome.