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5 Popular Hydrotherapy Pool Pairings for Athletic Facilities

| Posted in: Aquatic Therapy, Athletic Training

1: HydroWorx 750 & Classic Plunges What we love: The 750 offers an optional deep well for additional rehab exercises beyond what can be completed with the multiple floor levels and standard underwater treadmill. Our Classic plunges come in three size configurations and can be set to hot or cold. These two pools create a […]

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Patient Case Study: Functional Quadriplegic Walks Again After Aquatic Therapy

| Posted in: Senior Living Communities, Physical Therapy

When Keith McCrate, PT began the process of developing an aquatic therapy program for his team, he admittedly was not enthused, stating, “I had to be pulled into this hydrotherapy kicking and screaming…” However, in the same interview, he also passionately claimed he would absolutely recommend a pool to a friend or colleague. “We’ve seen […]

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Staff Spotlight: Marlin Yohn, HydroWorx Engineering Manager

| Posted in: Life at HydroWorx

I joined the HydroWorx team because I believe that our products make the world a better place by helping 10s of thousands of individuals every day to achieve better wellness. Marlin Yohn, HydroWorx Engineering Manager Many of the innovations over our 25-year history wouldn’t have been possible without Marlin Yohn, HydroWorx Engineering Manager. Marlin has […]

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How to Set Up Your Hydrotherapy Space

| Posted in: Aquatic Therapy

Where should a physical therapy clinic place a hydrotherapy unit? How should I design my aquatic therapy room? How can I make my hydrotherapy room comfortable for patients and athletes? Many of our customers also had these questions before they added hydrotherapy to their facilities. Below are examples of hydrotherapy room designs to share ideas […]

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Spring Training: ATs Discuss the Role of Hydrotherapy

| Posted in: Aquatic Therapy, Athletic Training, Sports Stories

Spring Training has been a baseball ritual for nearly 130 years, almost as old as baseball itself. It gives new players an opportunity to compete for a coveted spot on the team’s roster and lets established players hone their skills before the season opener. For these athletes, Spring Training is all about performance. A quick […]

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Hydrotherapy for Basketball: Athletic Trainers Share Their Stories

| Posted in: Athletic Training, Sports Medicine Resources, Sports Stories

What recovery strategies do athletic trainers use to keep basketball players on top of their game? How do athletic trainers structure rehab programs for injured basketball players? Which actions can be taken to prevent future injuries? How can players stay in shape while recovering from injury? All of these questions can be addressed by answering […]

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The Best Investment for Better Patient Outcomes: Advice from Dan Lorenz, DPT, PT, ATC, LAT, CSCS

| Posted in: Aquatic Therapy, Physical Therapy

“If I had a blank check for a facility I would put in a pool with a treadmill.” – Dan Lorenz, sports medicine director at LMH Health If you had a blank check for your new clinic or athletic facility, what would be at the top of your wish list? What would make the biggest […]

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Starting An Aquatic Therapy Program: Q&A With Rock Valley PT

| Posted in: Featured, Facility Spotlight, Aquatic Therapy, Physical Therapy

What are the pros and cons of offering aquatic therapy off-site vs in-house? How can a clinic use aquatic therapy to increase revenue? Which aquatic therapy pool is best for clinics? Rock Valley Physical Therapy in Davenport, IA set out to answer these questions as they began their aquatic therapy program, which proved to be […]

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Facility Spotlight: Osborne County Memorial Hospital

| Posted in: Facility Spotlight, Physical Therapy

“If anyone is considering building a new therapy department or adding aquatic therapy to their existing space, I would highly recommend considering options from HydroWorx.” Aaron Geist, Doctor of Physical Therapy and the Director of the Rehab Department at OCMH Osborne County Memorial Hospital (OCMH) in Osborne, KS opened a new critical access hospital facility […]

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How to Have a Successful Spring Training Season: Advice from 4 Professional Baseball Athletic Trainers

| Posted in: Athletic Training

Spring training is a time for preparing new and seasoned players for the dozens of games scheduled over the coming months. As it can be a mentally and physically intense few weeks, requiring full attention from athletic trainers, we’ve gathered advice from four professional baseball athletic trainers to help keep your spring training season on […]

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