Research: Cold Water Immersion VS Whole Body Cryotherapy
Posted on October 25, 2019 | Posted in: Aquatic Therapy, Athletic Training, Rehabilitation Tips, Aquatic Therapy Research, Water TherapyAn international study on the effects of cold water immersion (CWI) as compared to whole body cryotherapy (WBC) was done to identify if one modality is better than another for recovery. Specifically, the study set out to examine the effects of CWI and WBC on femoral artery, blood flow and thermoregulatory responses. The study method […]
Read MoreThe Benefits of Aquatic Therapy For Kids
Posted on October 18, 2019 | Posted in: Pediatric Aquatic Therapy Content, Aquatic EducationProviding physical therapy for a child requires a different kind of approach than working with an adult. Kids may become bored or easily intimidated when it comes to land exercises, making it a challenge to give them the care they need. That’s why many clinicians offer pediatric aquatic therapy, as some children are more likely […]
Read MoreThe Psychological Benefits of Aquatic Therapy
Posted on September 19, 2019 | Posted in: Facility Spotlight, Aquatic Education, Aquatic Therapy, Aquatic Therapy Protocols, Athletic TrainingWhile the physiological benefits of aquatic therapy are fairly well known, there are some additional benefits. Patients can experience numerous psychological benefits when they engage in regular pool exercises. Aquatic therapy will help individuals strengthen their bodies and manage pain, but can also improve their overall mental health. Below are a few unexpected psychological benefits […]
Read MoreShowstopper Pool at Special Needs School
Posted on August 16, 2019 | Posted in: Facility Spotlight, Aquatic Therapy, HydroWorx, Physical Therapy, Water Therapy, Water TreadmillPatty Hornak, Manager Therapy Services Patty Hornak serves as the Manager of Therapy Services for St. Vincent’s Special Needs Service’s Feroleto Children’s Development Center in Trumbull, Connecticut. This private school provides education for students with disabilities in 30 surrounding towns. Eight years ago, when their new president asked her what new equipment they needed, Patty’s […]
Read MoreAquatic Therapy For Spinal CSF Leak | Case Study
Posted on May 31, 2019 | Posted in: Aquatic Conditioning, Aquatic Therapy, HydroWorx, Physical Therapy, Uncategorized, underwater Treadmill Resources, Water Therapy, Water Treadmill
Spinal CSF Leak Case Study Two-to-three times a week Connie Deline, MD, prepares her workout clothes for an early morning jog. But instead of running shoes and windbreaker, Connie reaches for her aqua shoes and swimsuit. Over a decade s ago, Connie, who’d never really been sick, experienced an excruciating headache. Within 30 minutes she […]
Read MoreFibromyalgia Rehab with the HydroWorx Pool
Posted on April 25, 2019 | Posted in: Aquatic Education, Aquatic Therapy, Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation Tips, Water Therapy, Webinars
What Is Fibromyalgia Fibromyalgia is a myofascial pain syndrome. Its symptoms resemble those of arthritis, yet fibromyalgia affects the body’s soft tissue, not the joints. Symptoms include widespread pain, mental fog, chronic pain and fatigue. The exact cause of fibromyalgia is unknown, but tends to be triggered by stress, injury, surgery, emotional trauma, autoimmune disease […]
Read MoreCreighton University: The Value of Aquatic Therapy
Posted on December 18, 2018 | Posted in: Aquatic Therapy, Athletic Training, Sports Medicine Resources, Sports Stories, underwater Treadmill Resources, Water Therapy, Water TreadmillCreighton University in Omaha, Nebraska is attended by about 9,000 students and known for its stellar alumni network, a 16-year streak as US News and World Report’s “Number 1 Midwestern University” ranking, and Doug McDermott (pro basketball player and NCAA leading scorer in 2014-15). It has a long-standing tradition of excellence and distinction, both academically […]
Read MoreHydroWorx Acquires HydroTrack To Expand Product Line With Enhanced Service Channels
Posted on September 7, 2018 | Posted in: News Stories, Aquatic Therapy, HydroWorx, In the News, underwater Treadmill Resources, Water Therapy, Water TreadmillThe acquisition of HydroTrack allows HydroWorx to offer an even more compact aquatic therapy solution. This opens up the opportunity for facilities with smaller space requirements to utilize the advantages of hydrotherapy. This acquisition makes HydroWorx solutions significantly more accessible to schools, physical therapy clinics, senior living centers, hospitals and fitness clubs. “We are very […]
Read More6 Reasons Water Outweighs Air
Posted on August 9, 2018 | Posted in: Aquatic Therapy, HydroWorx, Physical Therapy, underwater Treadmill Resources, Water TherapyThrough the years, exercise engineers have developed many methods for patients to unweight. These systems vary in their effectiveness and form—all of them aiding patients who are recovering from surgery, recovering from injury or confronting mobility issues due to obesity, neurological disorders or arthritis, to name a few. What Are The Origins of Anti-Gravity Training […]
Read MoreFacility Spotlight: TRIA Orthopedic Center
Posted on July 19, 2018 | Posted in: Facility Spotlight, Aquatic Therapy, HydroWorx, Physical Therapy, Sports Medicine Resources, underwater Treadmill Resources, Water Therapy
We love to highlight our partners showcasing new aquatic therapy business models, techniques or innovative programming. Having just begun their new aquatic program with a HydroWorx 3500 Series in September 2017, TRIA Orthopedic Center in Woodbury, MN is already gaining notice for their new aquatic modality and its complement to TRIA’s other pioneering services, such as […]
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