CHRONIC PAIN & ARTHRITIS

Rheumatoid Arthritic and Asthma

Kathy Ellis had asthma and undiagnosed rheumatoid arthritic that prevented her from pursuing any aerobic activities.  She had never run or exercised until she entered the HydroWorx pool at the Robert L. Sharp Health and Fitness Center at Jenks High School in Tulsa, Oklahoma.  Jenks' head athletic trainer, Herb Rhea, details the rehabilitation and exercise routine that brings Kathy relief from her pain and enables her to be active and feeling great.

• Case History (2:10)
• Pool Protocol (14:37)

Knee and Hip Arthritis and Back Pain

Pam Cook had been off work for a year and a half with a bad back and arthritis in her knees and hips.  Her painful conditions were exacerbated by some extra pounds which were the result of her forced physical therapy.  Conventional physical therapy programs did not provide Pam with any relief, but aquatic therapy at ACCUA, in Savage, MN, has changed her life.  She has lost 40 pounds by working out in the HydroWorx pool. She's returning to work as a flight attendant.  Her chronic pain is manageable now that she's lighter.  Pam believes that a HydroWorx pool "gives you freedom". 

• Case History (1:47)
• Pool Protocol (18:06)

Extensive Hip Arthritis

Patient has severe osteoarthritis in both hips and is utilizing pool to decrease pain prior to joint replacement surgery.  Rehab is in a HydroWorx pool at Every Woman PT.  (9:57 minutes)

• Case History (1:00)
• Pool Protocol (8:59)

Osteoarthritis in Knees with Resulting Obesity

Patient is seeking weight loss alternative as he has severe osteoarthritis in both knees and has had multiple foot surgeries and the physician did not want to perform a total knee replacement due to weight issues.  Ryan Furman, Physical Therapist and Certified Athletic Trainer at Hand & Ortho in Salt Lake City, UT is the treating clinician. 

• Case History (6:23)
• Pool Protocol (7:03)