Take A Swing With Aquatic Therapy
Posted on March 28, 2014 | Posted in: Aquatic Therapy, Athletic Training, HydroWorx, Physical Therapy, Sports Medicine Resources, Sports Stories, Uncategorized, Water Therapy, Water TreadmillIf you like to golf at all, then you know that golf season is upon us. Athletes that are gearing up for competition are already in full swing preparing and training for their season. In order for a golfer to perform to the best of their ability, maintaining fitness levels and perfecting their golf mechanics are some […]
Read More5 Strategies for Creating a Competitive Advantage for Your Clinic
Posted on March 21, 2014 | Posted in: Aquatic Therapy, Marketing Ideas, Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation Tips, Water Therapy
There are most likely at least a few physical therapy clinics in your area, which means you are always working to gain a competitive advantage. In today’s changing healthcare environment and with an onset of baby boomers needing the majority of rehabilitation, the stakes are even higher. Baby boomers are not like the generation before […]
Read MoreUsing Aquatics for Patients with Arthritis and Joint Replacement
Posted on February 4, 2014 | Posted in: Aquatic Therapy, Physical Therapy, Uncategorized, Water TherapyThe following blog post has been summarized for the recent article published in January/February 2014 Issue of Rehab Management titled, “Aquatic Management for Patients with Arthritis and Joint Replacement Conditions,” by Daniel Seidler, PT, MS. Experiencing severe pain, swelling, stiffness, and fatigue isn’t something anyone wishes upon themselves. There is a growing segment of the […]
Read MoreAquatic Therapy for Rotator Cuff Recovery
Posted on January 28, 2014 | Posted in: Shoulder InjuriesRotator cuff tears are a common injury, although not everyone who tears their rotator cuff may realize it right away. Patients who tear their rotator cuff may experience pain and loss of mobility in their arm, especially when raising it over their head. Thankfully, there are many options for shoulder injury treatment so individuals can reduce […]
Read MoreAquatic Therapy Benefits Pitcher with Broken Femur
Posted on January 17, 2014 | Posted in: Aquatic Therapy, Aquatic Therapy Protocols, Athletic Training, HydroWorx, Rehabilitation Tips, Sports Medicine Resources, Sports Stories, Water Therapy, Water TreadmillWith the 2014 Major League Baseball spring training season right around the corner, here is one way to provide rehabilitation to an athlete who may have an injured femur. This case study revolves around a 19 year old baseball pitcher from Alderson-Broaddus College in West Virginia. The athlete broke his femur in a car accident […]
Read MoreFacility Spotlight: Penn State University, Pegula Ice Arena
Posted on January 9, 2014 | Posted in: Aquatic Therapy, HydroWorx, Sports Medicine Resources, Sports Stories, Water TherapyMany are familiar with Penn State University. But have you heard of their new Ice Hockey Facility? One way or another people are familiar with Penn State, whether it be from hearing about their many academic achievements, watching their sporting events, or even venturing out to visit one of the 24 campuses that are located […]
Read MoreHow to Get the Most Out of Your Aquatic Exercise
Posted on December 31, 2013 | Posted in: Aquatic Conditioning, Athletic Training, Health & Wellness Stories, HydroWorx, Training TipsThere are so many benefits to taking your workouts underwater: increased strength, less perceived effort, decreased risk of injury and improved blood pressure, to name a few. But, as is true with any workout, there are good things to do in the water and even better ways to make your aquatic exercise productive. These principles […]
Read MoreHappy Holidays from HydroWorx
Posted on December 23, 2013 | Posted in: HydroWorx, Life at HydroWorx, Uncategorized, Water TherapyWe believe that anything is possible. Thank you for touching the lives of others and delivering inspiration every day. Your stories of success through tragedy or unbeatable odds fuel us in pursuit of our passion. Today, we’d like to share a few stories to help deliver inspiration to those that inspire us. At HydroWorx, […]
Read MoreHydroWorx, Named One of the Best Places to Work in PA
Posted on December 6, 2013 | Posted in: Aquatic Therapy, HydroWorx, In the News, Life at HydroWorxHydroWorx has been named one of the Best Places to Work in PA for 2013. The awards program, created in 2000, is one of the first statewide programs of its kind in the country. The program is a public/private partnership between Team Pennsylvania Foundation, the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development, the Pennsylvania State […]
Read More3 Things You Need to Know About Active Recovery
Posted on November 27, 2013 | Posted in: Aquatic Therapy, HydroWorx, Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation Tips, Sports Medicine Resources, Sports Stories, Training Tips, Uncategorized, Water Therapy, Water TreadmillActive recovery is a very valuable tool that can be used to improve performance. Performance specialists are starting to find that keeping muscles and joints moving after intense training days keeps their athletes better equipped to handle subsequent intense training days. There are many ways to keep the body in motion on a “rest” day, […]
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