HydroWorx Interior Web Banner

Blog

Case Study: Relief from Chronic Pain and Stiffness with Warm Water Program

| Posted in: Aquatic Therapy Protocols, Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation Tips, Water Therapy

Chronic pain and muscle stiffness are common problems in older adults. The more that they have pain while moving, the less they are willing to do activities, which exacerbates the problem. Often an exercise program can help alleviate some of the pain and stiffness, but the soreness and fear of falling that come with it, leave […]

Read More

Is Underwater Treadmill Training Valuable for Athletes?

| Posted in: Aquatic Conditioning, Athletic Training, Aquatic Therapy Research, Sports Medicine Resources, Training Tips, Water Treadmill

Numerous 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 […]

Read More

Achilles Tendon Rehab for MLS Soccer Player

| Posted in: Aquatic Therapy, Aquatic Therapy Protocols, Athletic Training, Rehabilitation Tips, Sports Medicine Resources, Sports Stories, Training Tips

The recovery from an achilles tendon rupture can be long and painful, especially when it happens in the first game of a season. Jay DeMerit of the Vancouver Whitecaps, experienced just that, only 6 minutes into the start of the 2013 season. Thankfully he had access to the amazing staff and facilities at Fortius Sport […]

Read More

Using Warm Water Therapy for Patient Morale

| Posted in: Aquatic Therapy, Physical Therapy, Water Therapy

Do you have patients who skip their physical therapy sessions or are frustrated with their rehabilitation program? Many times, patients who require physical therapy for an extended period of time or who experience a lot of pain with rehab stop showing up for appointments or get frustrated and demotivated by their progress. Aquatic therapy can be used as a […]

Read More

10 Basketball Drill Ideas for Aquatic Training

| Posted in: Aquatic Conditioning, Aquatic Therapy Protocols, Athletic Training, Sports Medicine Resources, Training Tips

With the NBA pre-season starting next week, it’s appropriate to provide some ideas for taking conditioning to the pools. A little bit of technology and a lot of creativity can challenge even well-conditioned athletes. The buoyancy and the natural viscosity of the water provide a different environment for executing common land drills with a very different effect. Tim DiFrancesco is […]

Read More

Utah State Study Indicates Running on HydroWorx Aquatic Treadmill with Resistance Jets Produces Land Treadmill Incline Intensities

| Posted in: News Stories

 Utah State Study Indicates Running on HydroWorx Aquatic Treadmill with Resistance Jets Produces Land Treadmill Incline Intensities A new Utah State University research study focused on land versus aquatic treadmill metabolic outcomes in an athletic population indicates that runners can exceed incline rates, and decrease their chances of overuse injuries and joint pounding, by using […]

Read More

Texas A&M Study Reveals Exciting Correlation between Blood Pressure Stress Response and Underwater Treadmill Training

| Posted in: News Stories

     Texas A&M Study Reveals Exciting Correlation between Blood Pressure Stress Response and Underwater Treadmill Training For the estimated 67 million Americans who suffer from high blood pressure, finding natural ways to improve their condition can be challenging, especially for those who are generally sedentary. In fact, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention […]

Read More

A Business Plan for Success: 4 Opportunities for Generating Revenue

| Posted in: Marketing Ideas, Physical Therapy, Water Therapy

Committing to a big purchase can be an exciting but challenging decision. What if we told you that our team could offer a roadmap for your success before investing?  Since success looks different for everyone, we have compiled some great tips and information to help you create a unique success plan when purchasing an aquatic therapy pool for your hospital, spa or physical therapy or sports medicine training facility. Download our Business […]

Read More

Upcoming Webcast: Aquatic Therapy for the Aging Adult

| Posted in: Aquatic Education, Aquatic Therapy, Webinars

Staying active as we age is important for maintaining balance, agility and coordination. Aquatic therapy can provide the ideal medium for comfortably and safely staying active. Join us for an exciting webcast, streaming live from the HydroWorx pool at Leg Up Farm in Mt. Wolf, PA. The webcast will take place on September 23, 2014 […]

Read More

Water Therapy Deemed "Life-Changing" for Patient with Hemophilia

| Posted in: Aquatic Therapy, Health & Wellness Stories, HydroWorx, Physical Therapy, Water Therapy, Water Treadmill

Recently, we reached 23, 205 lives touched daily by HydroWorx technology. This is a story of one of those lives that has been impacted by the healing power of water and HydroWorx technology. According to Cleveland Clinic, hemophilia is a rare hereditary bleeding disorder in which blood cannot clot normally at the site of a […]

Read More