Exercise in water can be hugely beneficial in the early stages of post-operative recovery, acute injury or for more chronic conditions. If you are struggling with your mobility on land it is surprising what you can then do when your body weight is supported by water. Hydrotherapy allows you to load your muscles and joints in a similar pattern to on land but with less load going through your joints. It also has the added benefit of letting you challenge you proprioception- your ability to balance- without fear off falling and hurting yourself. At Excel we are fortunate to have access to a pool at our Audley, Chalfont Dene site, where you can work with your therapist to gain confidence and skills in the water which you can then transfer to dry land.