The 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 MoreHow To Help Athletes Start The Aquatic Therapy Process
Posted on March 23, 2018 | Posted in: Aquatic Therapy, Aquatic Therapy Protocols, Athletic Training, Rehabilitation Tips, Sports Medicine Resources, underwater Treadmill Resources, Water TherapyStarting the Aquatic Therapy Process When working in the pool, make sure athletes start with the proper stance. The water’s buoyancy may make some patients and trainers take risks they shouldn’t, or start too aggressively. Encourage patients to start by standing in the water and getting used to it. Whether for rehab, or for performance […]
Read MoreOn-Demand Webinar Gives Insight on Innovative Co-Treatment of Rett Syndrome in an Aquatic Environment
Posted on July 1, 2016 | Posted in: Aquatic Education, Aquatic Therapy, Aquatic Therapy Protocols, Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation Tips, Water Therapy, WebinarsInnovation is truly the key when it comes to working with patients who have unique conditions, including Rett Syndrome. Rett Syndrome is an often-misdiagnosed neurological disorder that mostly affects girls and causes a number of increasingly-challenging symptoms, including a period of developmental delay that usually starts at between 6-18 months of age. One group of […]
Read MoreHydrotherapy For Traumatic Brain Injury | Case Study
Posted on May 13, 2016 | Posted in: Aquatic Therapy Protocols, Physical Therapy, underwater Treadmill Resources, Water Therapy, Water TreadmillSteve was in a horrific motorcycle accident. He and his girlfriend were on their motorcycle, stopped at a red light behind a pickup truck when a drunk driver missed the stop and pinned them against the truck in front of them. His girlfriend was killed at the scene. Stevewas severely injured including a traumatic brain injury which caused […]
Read MoreACL Therapy Rehab
Posted on November 13, 2015 | Posted in: Aquatic Therapy, Aquatic Therapy Protocols, Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation Tips, Sports Medicine Resources, underwater Treadmill Resources, Water Therapy, Water Treadmill
The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is a ligament in the knee that prevents excessive forward and rotational knee movements of the tibia (shin) toward the femur (thigh). It’s common for an ACL to tear when an athlete stops moving or changes direction too suddenly during sports activity. Depending on the severity of an ACL injury, […]
Read MorePatellar Tendon Revision Recovery | Case Study
Posted on April 9, 2015 | Posted in: Aquatic Therapy, Aquatic Therapy Protocols, Athletic Training, Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation Tips, Sports Medicine Resources, Sports Stories, underwater Treadmill Resources, Water Therapy, Water TreadmillThis 22 year old professional wakeboarder underwent a patellar tendon revision. He previously had a patellar tendon repair and an ACL repair on the same knee. Following the patellar tendon revision, he began his rehab at 10 weeks post op in the HydroWorx pool at Michael Johnson Performance. During the early stages of his pool rehab, […]
Read MoreAquatic Therapy For Partial ACL & PCL Tear | Case Study
Posted on March 19, 2015 | Posted in: Aquatic Therapy, Aquatic Therapy Protocols, Water TherapyAccording to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is one of the most commonly injured ligaments of the knee. The incidence of ACL injuries is currently estimated at approximately 200,000 annually, with 100,000 ACL reconstructions performed each year. We recently learned of a case of someone opting out of surgery […]
Read MoreOne Month into the New Year
Posted on February 5, 2015 | Posted in: Aquatic Education, Aquatic Therapy Protocols, underwater Treadmill Resources, WebinarsDon’t let your residents lose focus on healthy goals. Try These 25 Awesome Aquatic Exercises Perfect for Aging Adults! Aquatic exercising in a HydroWorx therapy pool might just be the best kept secret to keeping people active and healthy throughout their lifetimes. It can even be done by individuals with limited mobility, without fear of […]
Read MoreCase Study: Relief from Chronic Pain and Stiffness with Warm Water Program
Posted on December 5, 2014 | Posted in: Aquatic Therapy Protocols, Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation Tips, Water TherapyChronic pain and muscle stiffness are common problems in older adults. The more that they have pain while moving, the less they are willing to do activities, which exacerbates the problem. Often an exercise program can help alleviate some of the pain and stiffness, but the soreness and fear of falling that come with it, leave […]
Read MoreAchilles Tendon Rehab for MLS Soccer Player
Posted on November 14, 2014 | Posted in: Aquatic Therapy, Aquatic Therapy Protocols, Athletic Training, Rehabilitation Tips, Sports Medicine Resources, Sports Stories, Training TipsThe recovery from an achilles tendon rupture can be long and painful, especially when it happens in the first game of a season. Jay DeMerit of the Vancouver Whitecaps, experienced just that, only 6 minutes into the start of the 2013 season. Thankfully he had access to the amazing staff and facilities at Fortius Sport […]
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