When would it be a bad idea to use hydrotherapy?
If you have any of the following conditions
- Unstable cardiac condition- especially left ventricular failure
- Recent medical instability after acute episode without medical clearance (MI, CVA, DVT, PE, Status Asthmaticus)
- Unstable angina
- Renal compromise
- Uncontrolled blood pressure (high or low)
- Seizures / poorly controlled epilepsy
- Loss of consciousness / blackouts
- Uncontrolled diabetes
- Open wounds
- Infectious conditions eg MRSA
- Systemic illness with raised temperature
- Chlorine allergy
- Fear of water