Komanetsi Aquatic and Fitness Center
Nicosia, Cyprus
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Komanetsi Aquatic & Fitness center a licensed sport facility, according to the regulations of the Cyprus Sport Organization. The main characteristics of the center is the provision of rehabilitation in water for people recovering from an injury, surgical operation, or suffering from chronic diseases such as arthritis, osteoporosis, spine problems and many more.
Background
- Komanetsi Aquatic and Fitness Center was founded in 1982
- In 2002 the Centre moved into its new facility and since then has been expanding and continuously growing in popularity
- In 2009 it expanded its building and operations with a new 300m² floor dedicated towards rehabilitation
Due to the increasing number of heart and lung diseases the center expanded its services out of the water by creating a new service for 'rehabilitation in land'. This took place with the creation of a state-of-the art gym and kinesitherapydepartment, all equipped with advanced equipment necessary for the delivery of specialized rehabilitation services.
The Staff:
The facility has a total of 28 employees:
- 4 persons have been trained and qualified in Greece and UK in exercise management for persons with chronic diseases and disabilities
- The facility has a direct cooperation with an exercise physiology professor as a consultant and coordinator for the rehabilitation department
- The training of staff members took place at THE WRIGHT FOUNDATION as a means of acquiring the necessary and specialized qualifications needed for its patients
The Benefits:
The benefits of regular exercise is a well known fact that has been established through extensive research throughout the years surrounding various diseases. For an individual who is recovering from a heart attack, it becomes vital to exercise in the correct way to maintain good condition
This area of specialised rehabilitation exercise has only now started to emerge, and Komanetsi Aquatic & Fitness center is ready to meet this increasing demand of our society.
Each water based and rehabilitation service is aimed towards patients sufferinf from conditions such as:
- Spine problems
- Knee problems
- Osteoporosis
- Neurological conditions
- Arthritis
- Fibromyalgia
- Multiple sclerosis
- Diabetes
- Parkinson’s
- Paraplegia
The hydrotherapy sessions are on group and individual format. Each member exercise following its individual schedule, that was prepared according to his or hers condition. There is the option of attending the group (hydrotherapy time schedule) or exercise at a time of his or her choice
Local municipals Egomi and Ag. Dometios provide to their elderly members water exercise sessions throughout the year. Students of the Blind School Ag.Varnavas and a group of Kentro apokatastasis anapyron use the facility for water exercise sessions
The design of the center is accessible to all ages and for people using wheel chairs.
Swimming is an activity that we can participate from the first until the last day of our lives.What are needed to be made are specific adjustments according to each condition and individual abilities. For many of the conditions mention it is vital to keep exercising yearly and no stop. It helps regulating the evelopment of the condition and the most important fact is that the patient is in control of the condition and this is an positive boost for the psychology of the participant. Some of our members exercise non stop 10 - 15 years.
Medical Tourism
The Center provide the opportunity to EU citizens to visit Cyprus for their rehabilitation needs. Special arrangements have been made for accommodation in Nicosia at Centrum Hotel.
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