Insights Into the Development of a New Aquatic Therapy Program
Posted on February 1, 2017 | Posted in: Aquatic Therapy, Aquatic Therapy Protocols, Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation Tips, Training Tips, Water TreadmillIt’s not often that we have the opportunity to get an insider’s view into the development of a new aquatic therapy program before it even begins. That’s what makes the story of Trinity Terrace in Fort Worth, Texas, so captivating. Laura Piland, PT, Assistant Director of Therapy at Trinity Terrace, was happy to give us […]
Read MoreLower Extremity Rehab Protocols for Athletes
Posted on January 27, 2017 | Posted in: Aquatic Therapy, Aquatic Therapy Protocols, Rehabilitation Tips, Sports Medicine, Training Tips, Water TreadmillLower extremity injuries in athletes can include anything from a torn ACL to shin splints to a tibial fracture. The diagnosis and path to recovery can vary greatly depending on the severity of the injury, surgeries required and desired outcome. For athletes, the desired outcome is typically a return to play as quickly and safely […]
Read MoreWarrior Rehabilitation Webinar On-Demand
Posted on July 7, 2016 | Posted in: Aquatic Therapy, Aquatic Therapy Protocols, HydroWorx, Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation Tips, Running, Sports Medicine, underwater treadmill, Water Therapy, Webinars
Recently, we hosted a webinar titled, “Using Aquatics for Warrior Rehabilitation.” In this webinar, Cory Keirn, DPT, OCS, CSCS, head physical therapist for aquatics at the James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital in Tampa, FL, presented about the various ways that he uses aquatic therapy to treat the military veterans in his care. In this webinar, Cory discussed the […]
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 MoreMultiple Trauma and Traumatic Brain Injury Case Study
Posted on May 13, 2016 | Posted in: Aquatic Therapy Protocols, Physical Therapy, underwater treadmill, Water Therapy, Water TreadmillSteve was in a horrific accident about a year ago. 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. Steve was severely injured including a traumatic brain […]
Read MoreTorn Hamstring Case Study
Posted on April 25, 2016 | Posted in: Aquatic Therapy, Aquatic Therapy Protocols, HydroWorx, Physical Therapy, underwater treadmill, Water Therapy, Water TreadmillRobert (Bob) Bowles, age 71, is the Administrator at Saluda Nursing Center in Saluda, SC. Bob is a University of South Carolina alumnus and during a tour of their athletic facilities Bob discovered the HydroWorx 2000 Series pool. He immediately saw the potential impact it could have for his residents and decided to implement the same technology in […]
Read MoreHydrotherapy for Pro Athletes After ACL Reconstruction Webinar On-Demand
Posted on February 12, 2016 | Posted in: Aquatic Education, Aquatic Therapy, Aquatic Therapy Protocols, Athletic Training, Rehabilitation Tips, Sports Medicine, Sports Stories, Training Tips, WebinarsOn January 14, 2016, we hosted a webinar titled, “The Use of Hydrotherapy in the Rehabilitation of Professional Athletes Post-ACL Reconstruction.” In this webinar, Ryan Bitzel, MPT, Rehabilitation Coordinator for the San Diego Padres, located in San Diego, CA with a spring training facility in Peoria, AZ, presented on his aquatic therapy strategies used during ACL reconstruction for professional athletes, specifically baseball […]
Read MoreOn-Demand Webinar: “Innovative Co-Treatment Therapy Combining Physical and Speech Therapies in an Aquatic Environment”
Posted on December 23, 2015 | Posted in: Aquatic Education, Aquatic Therapy Protocols, Webinars
On December 3, 2015, we hosted a webinar titled, “Innovative Co-Treatment Therapy Combining Physical and Speech Therapies in an Aquatic Environment.” In this webinar, Timothy Williams, PT, DPT, Physical Therapist and Ambyr Henderson, MS, CCC-SLP, Speech and Language Pathologist at Pullman Regional Hospital, located in Pullman, WA presented on the topic of combining physical and speech therapy in the water for […]
Read MoreFoot and Ankle Injuries Webinar is Now On-Demand
Posted on December 17, 2015 | Posted in: Aquatic Education, Aquatic Therapy, Aquatic Therapy Protocols, HydroWorx, Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation Tips, Webinars
On November 24, 2015, we hosted a webinar titled, “Progression of Foot and Ankle Injury Rehabilitation Using Aquatic Therapy.” In this webinar, Cheryl Bennett, PTA, CGT, Aquatic Therapist at University Physical Therapy, part of the nationally recognized OrthoCarolina orthopedic practice, located in Charlotte, NC presented on the topic of treating foot and ankle injuries during early stage rehab as […]
Read MoreNew Webinar: Progression of Foot and Ankle Injury Rehabilitation Using Aquatic Therapy
Posted on November 17, 2015 | Posted in: Aquatic Education, Aquatic Therapy, Aquatic Therapy Protocols, Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation Tips, WebinarsFoot and ankle injuries are often seen in athletes and active adults, but can occur in anyone. Because the feet and ankles take the brunt of impact for the body, these injuries often require a strategic recovery plan from non weight-bearing to full weight-bearing. Join us on Tuesday, November 24 from 1:00pm to 2:00pm EST for the […]
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