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Hydrotherapy & Aquatic Rehabilitation in Turkey

Water carries your body weight, resists every movement and relaxes the muscles with its warmth. Personal aquatic rehabilitation with a physiotherapist in the pools at Doruk Nilüfer.

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HIGHLIGHTS

What stands out in this treatment

Thermomineral and Hydrotherapy Pools

Treatment and exercise are planned in the same centre, in two pools with adjusted temperature.

In-Pool Walking and Balance

Water slows a fall, so walking and balance work happen without fear of falling.

In-Water Strengthening

Water's resistance in every direction strengthens muscles without straining the joints.

Pool Access by Lift

Patients who cannot walk or who use a wheelchair are lowered into and lifted out of the pool safely.

Physiotherapist-Guided

Every session is supervised in standing-depth water; no swimming needed.

Together with Thermal Therapy

Balneotherapy is added to the same programme when needed; for chronic pain and stiffness the two methods work together.

Insurance & agreements

Transparent payment with contracted institutions and private insurers, at home and abroad.

Accommodation & rooms

Companion-friendly modern patient rooms and in-city accommodation support.

International patient services

Visa, airport transfer and 24/7 multilingual medical interpreters.

Transparent, guaranteed price

A quote prepared from your medical information; no extra charge for the treatments it covers.
WHAT IT ADDS

What water adds

Buoyancy → less load on the joints
Water carries most of the body weight. Movement that pain or weakness prevents on land starts early and with less pain in water.
Water resistance → strengthening in every direction
Water resists more as movement gets faster. Muscles work against a load that matches their strength without straining the joints.
Warmth → muscle relaxation
The warmth of thermal water reduces muscle tension and stiffness. Stretching and movement become easier as a result.
Hydrostatic pressure → circulation and balance
Water’s even pressure helps reduce swelling and supports circulation. Surrounding the trunk, it also makes balance safer.
OVERVIEW

Who it's for

Who is it for?
Those who want to maintain movement and strength after surgery
Those who cannot exercise on land because of fibromyalgia or chronic pain
Those with stiffness and joint pain from rheumatic disease
Those with balance and walking problems after paralysis or neurological disease
Those with lower back and pelvic pain in pregnancy
Those who want to protect their joints because of excess weight
TREATMENTS

Techniques and where they are used

Techniques
The programme is built around the goal set at the first assessment; the techniques below are often combined in the same session.

In-pool walking and balance

Because water carries part of the weight, walking can be trained before it is possible on land. The physiotherapist corrects the step pattern and posture; as the depth decreases the load grows and walking is prepared for land. Balance work is repeated without the risk of falling.

In-water strengthening

Water's resistance grows as movement speeds up, so a weak muscle works against a load that matches its strength. Aquatic weights and floats increase the load gradually. After surgery, long inactivity or joint disease, muscles strengthen without straining the joints.

Water jet

The underwater jet directs a pressurised stream at a targeted muscle group, relaxing it and supporting circulation. It is used before or between exercises; the physiotherapist sets pressure and duration.

Watsu

In watsu the physiotherapist supports the patient in warm water and guides slow, rhythmic stretches and movements. The aim is to reduce muscle tension and gently increase range of motion; it is used as preparation for active exercise.

Thermal therapy

Thermal therapy uses the warmth and minerals of water; for chronic pain and stiffness, balneotherapy baths combine with the hydrotherapy programme. The thermal therapy page explains which is chosen and when.

Where it is used
Each condition's page explains the role of water in detail; for a few conditions the full story is on this page.

Paralysis: aquatic therapy for stroke & paralysis

After a stroke or spinal cord injury, the pool lets standing and stepping on a weak leg start before land. Its own page explains the pool programme for paralysis.

Orthopedic, post-surgical and sports injuries

After joint replacement, fracture or ligament surgery, water protects movement and muscle while weight bearing is limited; for athletes, pool running prepares the return to land. The orthopedic rehabilitation page explains the programme by phase.

Fibromyalgia and chronic pain

With widespread pain, land exercise often makes the pain worse. In warm water the muscles relax, and low-impact movement and in-water walking are done without increasing pain; endurance rises gradually. The programme is completed with relaxation and breathing work, followed by rheumatology and PMR together.

Rheumatic diseases

Stiff, painful joints move more easily in water. In-water joint mobilisation preserves range of motion and water resistance strengthens muscles without straining the joints; in ankylosing spondylitis, spinal flexibility and posture are trained. The programme follows a joint plan from rheumatology and PMR.

Aquatic exercise in pregnancy

Water carries the growing weight of pregnancy, so exercises that ease the lower back and pelvis are more comfortable in water. Gentle in-water walking maintains endurance and posture is trained to adapt to the changing balance of the body. The programme is planned with the obstetrician's approval and a physiotherapist.

Obesity and joint protection

With excess weight, walking on land loads the knees and hips. In water, walking and low-impact aerobics build fitness without straining the joints, and the muscles around the knee and hip strengthen against water's resistance. The programme runs together with a dietitian's advice.

TREATMENT TIMELINE

From day one to discharge

The timeline below is an average and varies by patient, diagnosis and clinical status. Exact timing and all included services are detailed in your personalized treatment offer.
Step 1
PMR assessment and suitability check
Step 2
Goals and in-water programme plan
Step 3
Getting used to the pool and safe entry and exit
Step 4
Sessions with a physiotherapist
Step 5
Interim measurement and programme update
Step 6
Transition to land and home exercise plan
Every treatment offer is presented in full detail — accommodation, transfer, interpreter and follow-up included — clearly stating what is covered.
HOW IT WORKS

A completely carefree treatment journey

1
Online application
Fill the form or message us on WhatsApp; share your file in seconds.
2
Free evaluation
Our specialists review your file and reply within 24 hours.
3
Personalized plan
Treatment steps, timeline and transparent cost are clarified.
4
Welcome & treatment
Airport pickup, accommodation and treatment — coordinated end to end.
BY THE NUMBERS

Our center in numbers

20+
rehabilitation team of specialists
50+
countries of patients served
7/24
medical interpreter support
Free
first consultation and second opinion
TECHNOLOGY

Our diagnostic and treatment technologies

Technology

Thermomineral pool

Hydrotherapy pool

Underwater water jet

Pool lift

WHY DORUK

What sets us apart here

Experienced robotic rehabilitation team
High-repetition, measurable neurorehab experience with the robotic gait trainer.
Physiatrist + physiotherapist + neurologist team
A multidisciplinary team running one program together, with a weekly progress review.
Sensor-tracked, evidence-based progress
Every session is tracked with sensor data; goals are updated with objective metrics.
Robotic + aquatic therapy combined
Land-based robotic therapy supported by hydrotherapy for faster functional gains.
INFO & BLOG

About diagnosis, treatment and recovery

What is hydrotherapy and how does it differ from land-based exercise?
How does the buoyancy of water protect my joints?
For which complaints do thermomineral water and balneotherapy help?
I cannot swim; can I still receive aquatic therapy?
When can I start aquatic rehabilitation after surgery?
Does aquatic therapy trigger flares in rheumatic disease?
How many sessions does a program take and when will I see results?
How does the process work for patients coming from abroad?
Does aquatic exercise help with weight management?
Are there situations where aquatic exercise is not advisable?
PRICING

Transparent treatment pricing

Consultation & second opinion
In aquatic rehabilitation the number of sessions and the programme are personal; the quote is delivered with your first assessment.
Free
Physiotherapy, rehabilitation + thermal cure package — 14 days
4* hotel full board · 3 active + 3 passive sessions a day · airport transfer included
$5,180 – $6,300
Physiotherapy, rehabilitation + thermal cure package — 21 days
4* hotel full board · 3 active + 3 passive sessions a day · airport transfer included
$7,770 – $9,400
Physiotherapy, rehabilitation + thermal cure package — 28 days
4* hotel full board · 3 active + 3 passive sessions a day · airport transfer included
$10,360 – $12,500
Indicative price range, given before we have seen you. After medical communication and consultation you receive a net, payment-guaranteed price in writing: unless a medical obstacle arises, only the quoted amount is charged when the procedures are performed, and it covers the procedures listed as included in the quote. Our priority is to do what is medically right; our financial promise is to deliver the promised service at the promised price.
PRICE GUARANTEE

Our quote is a binding commitment

The quote prepared and shared based on the medical information you provide is guaranteed: for every treatment it covers, the hospital charges no extra fees.

Written, binding quote
Your quote is prepared from your medical information and shared in writing.
No surprise charges
For the treatments the quote covers, the hospital requests no extra charge.
All covered treatments included
Every planned treatment is included in the guaranteed price.
PATIENT STORIES

Recovery journeys in their own words

Patient stories

Early mobilisation in water

Less pain in thermomineral water

Walking without fear of falling

Play-based pool therapy for a child

Exercise in water during pregnancy

Return to unloaded running for an athlete

All patient stories
PATIENT VOICES

What our patients say

With robotic gait therapy I moved one step further every week.

Nadezhda
Russia · Rehabilitation

The treatment here is truly excellent. I feel myself getting better every day.

Vilma
Netherlands · Rehabilitation

With airport pickup, accommodation and translation support, I felt at home.

Omar
Iraq · Rehabilitation
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is the consultation paid?
How do I apply from abroad?
Visa and transfer support?
How is post-care follow-up?

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