Holy Cross have embarked on a new project to bring a hydrotherapy pool and physiotherapy centre to the hospital.
Building Contractor, W Stirland Ltd, of Birdham near Chichester, is to commence work on the construction of the project on 3rd September 2007. The construction period is 10 months and the pool is expected to be ready for use in summer 2008. The cost of the project is about £2 million. The Trustees of the Charity have been able to make this money available from donations and legacies received for the development of the Sisters' work at Holy Cross.
Bishop of Arundel and Brighton, Rt Rev Kieran Conry visited on 10th September to bless the site and those working on it. Levelling of the site had commenced. By the end of November the foundations of the walls had been completed and the pool had been excavated. Work above ground is expected to get under way in the New Year.
What is Hydrotherapy?
Hydrotherapy is treatment or exercise directed by a Physiotherapist while the patient is immersed in water. It is often combined with other Physiotherapy treatment.
What are the benefits?
Hydrotherapy has therapeutic, psychological and social benefits. It gives a person with limited movement on dry land the ability to move freely and with confidence. The buoyancy of water can be used for support or resistance and allows therapists to target specific muscle groups. Weight bearing of the legs and spine can be reduced or eliminated by the buoyancy of water.
Who may it benefit?
Hydrotherapy is beneficial in many cases
Including:
- Severe disabilities
- Neurological conditions
- Recovery from surgery
- Spinal, back and neck injuries
- Orthopaedic and rheumatic conditions
How will treatment be arranged?
People may be referred by a doctor or a therapist or may contact us direct and will be assessed by a therapist before commencing treatment. Treatment will be in booked, timed sessions and may take place on an individual basis or as part of a group. Payment for treatment may either be arranged privately or through a qualifying medical insurance scheme.
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