Best Equipment for Hydrotherapy — Freestanding Underwater Treadmills
Posted on March 18, 2024 | Posted in: Aquatic Conditioning, Aquatic Education, Aquatic Therapy, Athletic Training, Physical Therapy, Aquatic Therapy Research, Training Tips, Water Therapy, Water TreadmillLet us step into a new era of rehabilitation and fitness with the best equipment for hydrotherapy — freestanding underwater treadmills. It’s a water treadmill for humans that provides exercise and a novel approach to healing and recovery. The therapeutic aquatic treadmill market is growing as more people learn about this option. Research shows that […]
Read MoreChoosing the Right Freestanding Treadmill Pool
Posted on March 18, 2024 | Posted in: Aquatic Conditioning, Aquatic Education, Aquatic Therapy, Physical Therapy, Aquatic Therapy Research, Training Tips, Water Therapy, Water TreadmillChoosing the Right Freestanding Treadmill Pool The demand for therapeutic aquatic treadmills is growing, and clinicians face the challenge of choosing the right freestanding treadmill pool. With so many uses and advantages, choosing the best underwater treadmill for therapy and athletics is essential. HydroWorx — a trailblazer in hydrotherapy solutions — has a keen understanding […]
Read More8 Must-Have Hydrotherapy Accessories for Athletic Trainers
Posted on November 20, 2023 | Posted in: Aquatic Conditioning, Athletic Training, Training TipsHydrotherapy is a dynamic treatment that can be used for every stage of training to optimize performance. In this accessory guide we’re reviewing 8 tools that can help you level up hydrotherapy treatments for your athletes.
Read MoreAquatic HIIT | Increasing Fitness at Any Level
Posted on August 17, 2018 | Posted in: Aquatic Therapy, Health & Wellness Stories, Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation Tips, Training Tips, underwater Treadmill Resources, Water Therapy, Water TreadmillWhile High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) is often used in training high level athletes, it has been shown to provide benefits for individuals at any age or fitness level. Why? In short, these workouts provide health benefits while saving time. Benefits of HIIT Bursts of intense training sandwiched between short rest periods, repeated for 15 […]
Read MoreAquatic Therapy’s Impact on Recovery, Movement & Rest
Posted on July 20, 2018 | Posted in: Aquatic Therapy, Athletic Training, Rehabilitation Tips, Sports Medicine Resources, Training Tips, Water Therapy
We often notice trends as they relate to the industries we serve, including rehab, senior care, fitness, and athletic training. Lately we’ve seen a trend toward the discussion of movement vs. rest as the most beneficial for recovery. What Is Recovery? Many people still think recovery means sitting around on the couch until they’re no […]
Read MoreWhy Baseball Athletic Trainers Love Hydrotherapy
Posted on October 23, 2017 | Posted in: Aquatic Therapy, Athletic Training, Sports Medicine Resources, Training Tips, Water TherapyWe’ve discussed at length with the top MLB teams why their franchises invested in HydroWorx systems and how they use their pools to develop their teams. Hydrotherapy Benefits For Baseball Players Below is a short list of their favorite uses of the HydroWorx pool: Shin splints Caused by repeated trauma to the connective muscles surrounding […]
Read MoreAquatic Therapy For SLAP Repair
Posted on November 10, 2016 | Posted in: Aquatic Therapy, Athletic Training, Rehabilitation Tips, Sports Medicine Resources, Sports Stories, Training Tips, Water Therapy, WebinarsWorking with patients who have shoulder injuries, and especially those who have been through SLAP (superior labrum anterior and posterior) repair surgery, can be tricky. Patients often worry about pain, tightness and re-injury during land-based physical therapy sessions, leading them to perform less intensely and ultimately take longer to achieve their post-op goals. This is […]
Read More5 Reasons Underwater Treadmill Running Outperforms Land
Posted on April 16, 2015 | Posted in: Aquatic Conditioning, Running, Training TipsRunning underwater differs from land running in many ways. Studies have shown than aquatic running outperforms land running because it provides many of the same results as land running, but with even more benefit. The natural properties of water offer benefits unmatched on land. Benefits of Running Underwater Reduced risk of injury The buoyancy of the water can […]
Read MoreThe Benefits Of Training With Water For Athletes
Posted on January 1, 2015 | Posted in: Aquatic Conditioning, Athletic Training, Running, Training TipsWater makes up approximately 70% of the earth and two-thirds of the human body. It has properties that are essential for life, but how does that translate to running? Benefits of Water For Athletes Water itself has many natural properties that can be extremely beneficial to athletes of all stages. Here are just a few of […]
Read MoreIs Underwater Treadmill Training Valuable for Athletes?
Posted on November 21, 2014 | Posted in: Aquatic Conditioning, Athletic Training, Aquatic Therapy Research, Sports Medicine Resources, Training Tips, Water TreadmillNumerous studies have shown the benefits of running underwater and using an underwater treadmill. University Of Idaho Study One study, in particular, done by the Division of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance from the University of Idaho ‘investigated the cardio-respiratory responses elicited during maximal-effort runs’ using an underwater treadmill and a land treadmill. There […]
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