Hydrotherapy for Rheumatoid Arthritis
Posted on July 17, 2012 | Posted in: Aquatic Therapy, HydroWorx, Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation Tips, Uncategorized, Water Therapy, Water TreadmillRheumatoid arthritis is a frequently misunderstood condition. Many people — even professional physical therapists — confuse it with osteoarthritis (OA), a similar condition that stems from different causes and demands a separate treatment approach. Unlike OA, rheumatoid arthritis can affect patients at any age and is not caused by the deterioration of joints. Instead, rheumatoid […]
Read MorePlunging Into Physical Therapy
Posted on June 12, 2012 | Posted in: News StoriesPlunging Into Physical Therapy By TOM BAYLES H-T Health + Fitness Correspondent, Herald-Tribune It was back at the dawn of this century that I was cleaning a rug in my living room, and for no apparent reason a searing, white-hot flash of pain shot throughout my […]
Read MoreA Growing Challenge
Posted on June 1, 2012 | Posted in: News StoriesA growing challenge By: Daniel McCann It’s a snowballing health crisis: Just as the number of obese Americans continues to swell, so do the ranks of those considered severely, or morbidly, obese. And the latter pose new challenges to long-term care operators interested in serving them — challenges ranging from orienting staff to this […]
Read MoreSqueezing Out Power Differences, Young and Old
Posted on May 3, 2012 | Posted in: AgingThe following blog post is an advertorial piece written by Mary E. Sanders, PhD, FACSM & Cathy Maloney-Hills, RPT. Mary E. Sanders, PhD, RCEP, FACSM is a clinical exercise physiologist, Division of Wellness and Weight Management in the School of Medicine, University of Nevada, Reno, Director of WaterFit ®/Golden Waves® and advisory board member for […]
Read MoreAnnouncing the First Ever HydroWorx Underwater Marathon!
Posted on April 25, 2012 | Posted in: Aquatic Therapy, HydroWorx, In the News, Rehabilitation Tips, Sports Medicine Resources, Sports Stories, UncategorizedJames R. Andrews, M.D., Athlete’s Performance & HydroWorx join together to raise money for Eagle Fund with the first ever Underwater Marathon on September 9, 2012. The Eagle Fund, a designated fund within the Andrews Institute Foundation, enables wounded warriors to rehabilitate at the Andrews Institute for Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine and Athletes’ Performance using […]
Read MoreWater Chemistry: How to Balance Pool Water
Posted on March 2, 2012 | Posted in: Aquatic Conditioning, Aquatic Therapy, Rehabilitation Tips, Uncategorized, Water Therapy, Water TreadmillAquatic wellness pools require special attention to maintain water chemistry. Since the primary purpose of a HydroWorx pool is health and wellness, keeping the water at a safe pH level is essential. At HydroWorx, we produce quality aquatic wellness pools for sports injuries and chronic conditions, and we’ll tell you all you need to know […]
Read MoreBurris Construction Company Making Waves
Posted on February 28, 2012 | Posted in: News StoriesBurris Construction Company Making Waves Cutting-edge aquatic therapy pools introduced in company’s healthcare facilities Moorestown, NJ – Burris Construction Company, an innovative leader in the healthcare industry, is incorporating a radically functional aquatic therapy pool in the design-build process for its senior care and healthcare facilities. Burris is the first company to introduce the HydroWorx […]
Read MoreUnderwater Treadmills Woo Boomers to Retirement Communities, Encourage Innovative Fitness Programs
Posted on February 22, 2012 | Posted in: Aquatic Therapy, Guest Bloggers, Health & Wellness Stories, Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation Tips, Uncategorized, Water TreadmillCourtesy of Kim Eichinger, Director of Fitness Country Meadows Retirement Communities There are more than 77 million “Baby Boomers” in America, and reports show that they are inclined to live more active lifestyles than those of previous generations. This ultra-fascinating population is turning 65 at a rate of 10,000 a day… and will be for […]
Read MoreMaking Waves: How to Start an Aquatic Therapy Program
Posted on February 10, 2012 | Posted in: Aquatic Therapy, Aquatic Therapy Protocols, Marketing Ideas
Aquatic therapy has become more widely accepted in modern rehabilitation. Many physical therapy clinics, specializing in everything from sports and orthopedic rehabilitation to neurologic disorders, have established their own facilities with therapy pools in order to better serve their patients. Facilities such as the Cleveland Clinic, the Andrews Institute, OrthoCarolina, Neuroworx, Kennedy Krieger and many […]
Read MoreDiving into Aquatic Shoulder Rehabilitation
Posted on January 26, 2012 | Posted in: Shoulder InjuriesUnfortunately, shoulder injuries are a frequent happening with people of all ages. According to the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, “more than 7 million people experience shoulder problems.” These shoulder injuries may include: arthritis, shoulder impingement, rotator cuff issues and upper-arm sprains. Numerous physical therapists recommend aquatic therapy as a viable option for shoulder rehabilitation because […]
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