Innovation in Senior Care in Ellsworth
Posted on February 26, 2015 | Posted in: News StoriesWhat do you get when you mix the city manager of a Down East Maine community, looking to increase her city’s senior population, with an innovative healthcare company ready to expand? Then, sprinkle in an empty school with available property. What’s the outcome? “Magic,” said Ellsworth, Maine’s city manager, Michelle Beal. The planning of Seaport […]
Read MoreEllsworth, Maine Boasts New Senior Living Community
Posted on February 26, 2015 | Posted in: Aquatic Therapy, HydroWorx, In the News, Physical Therapy, Water Therapy, Water Treadmill, WebinarsThe following blog post has been summarized from the recent press release, “Innovation in Ellsworth,” published on February 26, 2015. Seaport Village, located in Ellsworth, ME, is a brand new, 63,600-square-foot, two-story facility that holds 91 beds — 61 for nursing care, including rehabilitation services, and the other 30 for assisted living. The project had been in the works […]
Read MoreHow To Create A Successful PT Practice with Aquatics
Posted on February 18, 2015 | Posted in: UncategorizedWe spent some time talking with Joan Arieta, DPT and owner of Alhambra Valley Physical Therapy in Pleasant Hill, California. For years they’ve been helping patients heal in Constra Costa County with their amazing aquatics program. How To Utilize Your HydroWorx & Market Your Aquatics Program Joan shared with us ways they utilize their new HydroWorx […]
Read MoreFree Webinar: Road Map to Creating a Successful Aquatics Program for Seniors
Posted on February 17, 2015 | Posted in: Aquatic Therapy, HydroWorx, Physical Therapy, Uncategorized, WebinarsStonehill Care Center, a part of Stonehill Franciscan Services in Dubuque, Iowa, is a fully accredited not-for-profit residential and long-term facility with a difference. They use aquatic therapy as an integral part of their rehabilitation and wellness programs. Join us on February 24, 2015 from 1:00pm to 2:00pm EST for the free webinar, “Road Map to Creating a […]
Read MoreOne Month into the New Year
Posted on February 5, 2015 | Posted in: Aquatic Education, Aquatic Therapy Protocols, underwater Treadmill Resources, WebinarsDon’t let your residents lose focus on healthy goals. Try These 25 Awesome Aquatic Exercises Perfect for Aging Adults! Aquatic exercising in a HydroWorx therapy pool might just be the best kept secret to keeping people active and healthy throughout their lifetimes. It can even be done by individuals with limited mobility, without fear of […]
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 MoreHerniated Disc Rehab: The Success of Aqua Therapy
Posted on December 23, 2014 | Posted in: Rehabilitation TipsAs individuals age, the discs in their spinal column become more likely to tear and cause pain. If a patient hurts their back and is experiencing sharp nerve pain, the cause could be a slipped disc. Thankfully, the pain can be reduced with physical therapy and enough time. The spinal column is a complicated system of bones, cushioning discs, nerves and […]
Read More4 Ways Aquatic Therapy Can Promote Healing After Joint Replacement
Posted on December 5, 2014 | Posted in: Aquatic Therapy, Physical Therapy, Water TherapyHundreds of thousands of joint replacements are done each year in the United States. Replacing a joint can be extremely helpful to those who suffer from great pain, but the recovery can sometimes be strenuous. It is important to begin range of motion exercises soon after surgery, but this can often be a painful process. […]
Read MoreCase Study: Relief from Chronic Pain and Stiffness with Warm Water Program
Posted on December 5, 2014 | Posted in: Aquatic Therapy Protocols, Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation Tips, Water TherapyChronic 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 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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