Hydrotherapy

Water is used in physiotherapy to:

• speed recovery from injuries
• relieve muscle soreness by facilitating the removal of lactic acid
• open the blood vessels to improve circulation
• relax the muscles around arthritic joints
• promote the flow of endorphins

All of these benefits combined with the opportunity of a moment of rest from the distractions of daily life make hydrotherapy both physically and mentally therapeutic.

Getting your pool up and running for the new season is not too difficult, and the following guidelines should make life even easier for you. However, if you've got doubts that this particular line in DIY is not for you, give your local pool centre or service engineer a call.

First off, balance your water, paying particular attention to pH. Secondly, check your filter system and clean if necessary. Turn on automatic cleaners to help stir things up.

For suspended green algae, shock the pool. Thoroughly brush off any algae that may be clinging to the pool surfaces.