CancerCare clients are now able to access hydrotherapy sessions at Sandside Lodge in Ulverston.
From 15th September, CancerCare service users can access up to 12 sessions of hydrotherapy, which they can choose to do alongside their core therapy.
Sandside Lodge is located on Springfield Road in Ulverston. As well as a pool heated to between 32–36 degrees, facilities include excellent changing areas, music and lighting.
Sandside Lodge is easy to access with plenty of parking available for all pool users and is within a five-minute walk to the nearest bus stop and train station.
There are many benefits of hydrotherapy, including:
- Encourages muscle relaxation and improves circulation.
- Buoyancy reduces pressure on joints and muscles, eases swelling, and supports movement.
- Improves body awareness, balance and trunk stability.
- Reduces pain sensitivity, loosens tight joints and muscles and enhances flexibility.
- Helps build strength, mobility and confidence in a supportive environment.
- Creates a space with less pain and muscle stress, enabling people to take part in exercises and activities that are harder to do on land.
To book hydrotherapy sessions, CancerCare clients need to follow our referral process, by contacting our Therapy Coordination Team (tct@cancercare.org.uk).