Hydrotherapy for Basketball: Athletic Trainers Share Their Stories
Posted on February 22, 2023 | Posted in: Athletic Training, Sports Medicine Resources, Sports StoriesWhat recovery strategies do athletic trainers use to keep basketball players on top of their game? How do athletic trainers structure rehab programs for injured basketball players? Which actions can be taken to prevent future injuries? How can players stay in shape while recovering from injury? All of these questions can be addressed by answering […]
Read MoreStart Spring Training Off Strong: Advice From Top Athletic Trainers
Posted on February 14, 2023 | Posted in: Athletic TrainingSpring training is a time for preparing new and seasoned players for the dozens of games scheduled over the coming months. As it can be a mentally and physically intense few weeks, requiring full attention from athletic trainers, we’ve gathered advice from four professional baseball athletic trainers to help keep your spring training season on […]
Read MoreFacility Spotlight: The Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Institute
Posted on January 16, 2023 | Posted in: Facility Spotlight, Athletic Training, Physical Therapy, Sports Medicine ResourcesFinding ways to set themselves apart from competitors is critical for any clinic in today’s competitive landscape. The Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Institute saw a significant positive impact on their clinic after offering aquatic therapy for only a few months. Weldon Russo, PT, OT, and OSMI director shared, “From a purely financial standpoint, OSMI is able […]
Read More7 Athletic Facility Hydrotherapy Room Tours
Posted on November 9, 2022 | Posted in: Facility Spotlight, Aquatic Therapy, Athletic TrainingWithout a doubt, our HydroWorx 2000 is the most popular hydrotherapy pool among the top college and professional athletic teams. Below, we’re sharing just a few examples of how teams are incorporating this state-of-the-art underwater treadmill into their recovery and rehab space. You’ll notice the HydroWorx 2000 is often paired with one of our powerful […]
Read MoreDesign Trends for Athletic Hydrotherapy Rooms
Posted on October 18, 2022 | Posted in: Aquatic Therapy, Athletic TrainingOver the last 25 years, we’ve helped hundreds of athletic facilities create the hydrotherapy rooms of their dreams. It is amazing to see that, no matter the aesthetic, our underwater treadmills and plunge pools look stunning in any environment. What’s new in hydrotherapy room designs for sports facilities? 5 Hydrotherapy Room Design Trends In Athletic […]
Read MoreAquatic Therapy Exercises for Lower Body Injuries [4 Program Examples]
Posted on August 24, 2022 | Posted in: Aquatic Therapy, Athletic Training, Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation Tips
Curious to know what an aquatic therapy session actually looks like? Wondering which exercises are used for different conditions? In this article, we’re giving you a behind-the-scenes look at four different aquatic therapy sessions for these lower body injuries: Aquatic Therapy Exercises for a Torn Hamstring After a slip on a wet floor, this patient […]
Read MoreUsing Water to Enhance Recovery for Athletes
Posted on July 15, 2020 | Posted in: Aquatic Conditioning, Aquatic Therapy, Athletic Training, HydroWorx, Sports Medicine Resources, Water Therapy
Aquatic therapy has long been used as a method for athletes to quickly recover from an injury and return to their sport. This type of modality has allowed for athletes to train and rehabilitate even when they are suffering from injuries that are chronic or reoccurring. Using a hot or cold pool after a workout […]
Read MoreResearch: 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 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 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 […]
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