Hydrotherapy
Building confidence, strength, and mobility through play in the water.
At Little Bodies Therapy, hydrotherapy is more than time in the pool. It’s a fun, supported way for children to move freely, build strength, and grow their confidence.
Our warm-water sessions use buoyancy, gentle resistance, and sensory play to help children of all abilities strengthen their bodies, improve balance, and learn new movement patterns in a relaxed, low-impact environment. Hydrotherapy is especially beneficial for children with physical or developmental challenges, providing a safe and joyful space to explore movement, coordination, and independence.
How Hydrotherapy helps
Building Strength and Mobility
Improves strength, endurance, and flexibility through supported full-body movement.
Increases joint range of motion and reduces stiffness for greater freedom of movement.
Supports pain-free mobility by easing pressure on joints & muscles.
Encourages relaxation and sensory regulation through the consistent, calming input of warm water.
Promotes physical development and milestone achievement such as crawling, standing, or walking.
Builds confidence and participation in a playful, low-pressure environment.
Enhances motor learning and body awareness that transfers to everyday activities on land.
Core Methods
and Approaches
Every session is tailored to your child’s goals, abilities, and comfort level. Our hydrotherapy programs are delivered by experienced paediatric therapists who specialise in blending evidence-based techniques with play and fun.
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Supported warm-water therapy where buoyancy supports movement and reduces strain.
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Games, floating toys, and guided exercises that build postural control and strength.
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Water-based exercises that safely challenge the body.
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Gentle guided activities that ease stiffness and support mobility.
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Integrating movement patterns that promote postural control, coordination, and developmental milestones.
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Using the water’s natural feedback to support regulation, attention, and calm.
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We work with physiotherapists, occupational therapists, exercise physiologists, and families to ensure holistic progress.
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Caregivers are encouraged to join in, supporting their child and learning strategies for home practice.
What to Expect in Sessions
Hydrotherapy sessions are run in a warm-water pool by a qualified therapist. Each session is one-on-one to ensure safety and individualised support.
Children move, float, and play using toys, resistance tools, and structured exercises that feel more like games than therapy. Parents or caregivers join their child in the pool to assist, encourage, and share in the experience.
Sessions take place at the Balga Leisure Centre hydrotherapy pool - a calm, accessible environment perfect for all abilities. Every session is goal-focused, engaging, and tailored to help your child build confidence both in and out of the water.
FAQs
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We provide paediatric hydrotherapy in Perth for children aged 0–16 years, supporting everything from early milestones to functional strength and participation.
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Our hydrotherapy sessions are held at the Balga Leisure Centre hydrotherapy pool, a safe, accessible facility with warm water ideal for children’s therapy.
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No referral is required - families can contact us directly or be referred by a health or education professional if preferred.
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Comfortable swimwear is best. If needed, please bring incontinence swim nappies or any flotation or support aids your child already uses.
It is also a prerequisite that a parent or caregiver join their child in the water to assist with exercises, provide reassurance, and keep the session fun and engaging.
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Absolutely! Hydrotherapy sessions are not swimming lessons - it’s therapy in warm water, focused on safe, supported movement and play. The water helps children to move more freely, build strength, balance, and coordination, all in a gentle, low-impact environment.
