How Aquatic Therapy Helps Osteoarthritis Patients
Posted on March 6, 2019 | Posted in: Osteoarthritis
Millions of Americans groan as they roll out of bed in the morning, not due to a tyrannical boss or bad weather, but due to joint pain! Osteoarthritis (OA) disrupts the lives of an estimated 27 million Americans. That’s just over 12% of our population, making OA a significant concern for physical and occupational therapists […]
Read MoreCombatting Drop Foot with Aquatic Therapy
Posted on July 28, 2017 | Posted in: Aquatic Therapy, Physical Therapy, Uncategorized, underwater Treadmill Resources, Water Therapy, Water TreadmillIrene knew she was in the right place as soon as she walked into the doors of Georgia Physical Therapy. After developing drop foot as a result of excessive walking, she constantly had back pain, to the point that it affected her everyday life. Drop foot, a general term for difficulty lifting the front of the […]
Read MoreInnovative Ways Of Incorporating Aquatic Therapy Into Functional Rehab
Posted on July 22, 2016 | Posted in: Aquatic Therapy, Athletic Training, HydroWorx, Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation Tips, Uncategorized, Water Therapy
Protocols For Various Rehabilitation Progressions The Jacksonville Jaguars and their associate athletic trainer, Rod Scott, have a HydroWorx 2000 Series and 1200 Series pool, both featuring a fully adjustable pool floor. This feature has become a very critical component of the rehabilitation protocols because it allows Scott and his staff to treat athletes of varying […]
Read MoreIncrease Energy Levels With Aquatic Therapy
Posted on May 27, 2016 | Posted in: Aquatic Therapy, HydroWorx, underwater Treadmill Resources, Water Therapy, Water Treadmill
Summer time and warmer weather typically mean more outdoor activities. For older adults with mobility and balance issues, this can cause a great deal of difficulty. Outdoor gardening, walking, golfing and other activities are often more appealing as the weather warms up, however they require more strength and stability than we give credit. One way to build muscle strength […]
Read MoreEffectively Addressing Issues Related to Lack of Mobility for Seniors
Posted on May 21, 2016 | Posted in: Aging
One of the realities of working with a population of seniors is that the majority of them will face mobility issues. For some, the lack of mobility is temporary, as in the case of a client who is returning from surgery. Yet others have permanent mobility concerns that can be mitigated, but are unlikely to […]
Read MoreMeet Chuck, A HydroWorx Hero
Posted on May 5, 2016 | Posted in: Aquatic Therapy, Uncategorized
We know you don’t take the word “hero” lightly. Neither do we. To us, a hero is someone who overcomes great odds, perseveres in the face of challenges and gives hope to everyone who hears his story. In other words, a person like Chuck. Chuck regularly exercises his lower and upper extremities in the HydroWorx […]
Read MoreEarly Post-Op Aquatic Therapy Can Be Key to Avoiding Psychological Barriers to Recovery
Posted on April 29, 2016 | Posted in: Aquatic Therapy, HydroWorx, Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation Tips, underwater Treadmill Resources, Water Therapy
Every physical therapist will admit that there is a psychological component to patient success when it comes to returning to activity after surgery. Patients with a positive outlook and experience will exhibit more willingness to push themselves than those who have a pessimistic approach to physical and occupational therapy. One of the main barriers to […]
Read MoreLow-Impact Activity Can Help Reduce Sarcopenia and Risk of Fractures
Posted on April 19, 2016 | Posted in: Uncategorized
Sarcopenia is the technical term for what most of us refer to as muscle loss. Individuals over 40 may start to experience this phenomenon, and many will simply assume it’s a natural part of the aging process. Surprisingly, it’s not. As a recent article from the well-respected Andrews Institute explains, muscle loss is not something […]
Read MoreAquatic Therapy For Injury Prevention In Young Athletes
Posted on April 14, 2016 | Posted in: UncategorizedMany young athletes are eagerly involved in training for their preferred sports year round. Baseball players are hitting the field, track and field stars are increasing their stamina and soccer enthusiasts are earnestly working on their skills. Most middle and high school students, as well as those in college, have a commonly-shared belief that they […]
Read MoreGERIATHLETICS: TRAINING COMPETITIVE ATHLETES OVER 65 WITH HIGH INTENSITY UNDERWATER Webinar On-Demand
Posted on March 24, 2016 | Posted in: Aquatic Therapy, HydroWorx, Water Therapy, Water Treadmill, Webinars
On March 8, 2016, we hosted the webinar, “Geriathletics: Training Competitive Athletes Over 65 with High Intensity Underwater.” Mike Studer, President and Co-owner of Northwest Rehabilitation Associates located in Salem, Oregon, presented key information to tailor aquatic programs for senior competitive senior athletes involved in activities such as recreational running and even triathlons. Mike has been […]
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