Improving Player Match and Training Availability with Hydrotherapy
Posted on September 2, 2016 | Posted in: Aquatic Conditioning, Aquatic Therapy, Athletic Training, HydroWorx, In the News, Physical TherapyThe following blog post has been summarized from the recent article, “Improving Player Match and Training Availability,” for fcbusiness High Performance Guide in the United Kingdom and published in August 2016 online at fcbusiness.co.uk. Hydrotherapy is a key component in the recovery and rehabilitation programs of footballers in the United Kingdom. In this article, three clubs […]
Read MoreMen’s Field Hockey Hamstring Strain Case Study
Posted on August 27, 2016 | Posted in: Aquatic Conditioning, Aquatic Therapy, Athletic Training, Running, Sports Medicine, Sports Stories, underwater treadmillThe Canadian Men’s Field Hockey Team (Red Caribou) was looking for a comeback this year after missing previous games. Despite dealing with massive funding cuts, the team persevered and made their run. They trained with Nick Held at Fortius Sport and Health Centre in Vancouver, BC and spent some time doing conditioning and recovery work in the […]
Read MoreThe Impact of Aquatics on Distance Running Webinar On-Demand
Posted on May 28, 2016 | Posted in: Aquatic Conditioning, Aquatic Education, HydroWorx, Nike Oregon Project Tracker, Oregon Project, underwater treadmill, Water Treadmill, WebinarsLast month, we hosted a webinar titled, “The Impact of Aquatics on Distance Running.” In this webinar, Pete Julian, Assistant Coach of the Oregon Project Running Team, presented the various ways that he and the coaching staff use water in their athletes’ regular training programs. The Oregon Project was created as a way to get Americans back on […]
Read MoreAquatic Therapy Aids in Weight Loss for Patients
Posted on April 15, 2016 | Posted in: Aquatic Conditioning, Aquatic Therapy, Physical Therapy, Water TherapyAlthough obesity is becoming an epidemic in the United States, many people do not look to physical therapy as their first option for weight loss and getting healthy. Certainly lifestyle changes such as exercise and diet are typically the first ways to try and manage weight. Get exercise protocols for many conditions in the video library>> […]
Read MoreSpring Training Means Plenty of HydroWorx Therapy Pool Use!
Posted on February 25, 2016 | Posted in: Aquatic Conditioning, Aquatic Therapy, Athletic Training, HydroWorx, Rehabilitation Tips, Sports Medicine, Sports Stories, Training Tips, underwater treadmill
Whether famed groundhog and would-be meteorologist Punxsutawney Phil was correct or not, spring is around the corner, and that means baseball season isn’t far away! There are tons of ways that professional baseball teams prepare for spring training, including by getting their HydroWorx therapy pools ready for use. In fact, you may not realize it, but […]
Read MoreActive Aging Week: Increase Flexibility and Strength
Posted on October 2, 2015 | Posted in: Aquatic Conditioning, Aquatic Therapy, Aquatic Therapy Protocols, Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation TipsHappy Active Aging Week! Each year, the International Council on Active Aging celebrates Active Aging Week to engage participants in wellness activities in a safe, friendly and fun atmosphere. Recently, Dr. Paul Hetrick, D.C., R.C.R.D., C.C.E.P., President of The Hetrick Center and Inventor of the HydroWorx 2000 Series pool, presented the webcast, “Aquatic Therapy Anywhere: A […]
Read MoreUpcoming Webinar: Addressing Potential Misconceptions about Training with Aquatics
Posted on May 5, 2015 | Posted in: Aquatic Conditioning, Aquatic Education, Running, Sports Stories, WebinarsThe benefits of aquatic therapy are becoming increasingly widely accepted. However, there are still some commonly held beliefs about the limitations of the use of aquatics, especially for athletic training and sports performance. Join us May 14, 2015 from 1:00pm to 2:00pm EDT for the free webinar, “Addressing Potential Misconceptions about Training with Aquatics.” Lance Walker, PT, CSCS, Global […]
Read MoreMichael Johnson Performance Training in Brazil
Posted on April 22, 2015 | Posted in: Aquatic Conditioning, Sports Medicine, Water TreadmillMichael Johnson Performance (MJP), based in McKinney, TX has been working with the Brazil Olympic running team and recently added the Brazil Paralympic team to their list. The Paralympics include athletes with various physical disabilities such as impaired muscle power, impaired passive ROM, amputation, impaired vision or intellectual impairment. Training these individuals brings about its own […]
Read More5 Reasons Underwater Treadmill Running Outperforms Land
Posted on April 16, 2015 | Posted in: Aquatic Conditioning, Running, Training TipsRunning underwater differs from land running in many ways. Studies have shown than aquatic running outperforms land running because it provides many of the same results as land running, but with even more benefit. The natural properties of water offer benefits unmatched on land. Reduced risk of injury. The buoyancy of the water can decrease an individual’s body weight […]
Read MoreReducing Overuse Injuries in Athletes of All Ages
Posted on March 27, 2015 | Posted in: Aquatic Conditioning, Athletic Training, Sports Medicine, Sports Stories, Training TipsOveruse injuries occur in athletes of all ages and across multiple sports. From youth to professional to Olympians, the problem of overuse injuries continues to plague athletes who try to get the most out of their training. According to the American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM), overuse injuries are the result of repetitive micro-trauma to the […]
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