Health & Wellness Stories

Hydrotherapy in Action for Moon Physical Therapy in Hawaii

| Posted in: News Stories, Aquatic Therapy, Health & Wellness Stories, HydroWorx, In the News, Physical Therapy, Uncategorized

The following blog post has been summarized from the recent article, “The Latest in Hydrotherapy,”  by Rasa Fournier on page 34 of Midweek Newspaper published in Hawaii, August 31, 2016. Julie Moon, licensed physical therapist and owner of Moon Physical Therapy in Honolulu, Hawaii, was recently interviewed about how she is using the HydroWorx 350 to […]

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New Research Highlights Underwater Treadmill Benefits for Stroke Sufferers

| Posted in: News Stories, Aquatic Therapy, Health & Wellness Stories, HydroWorx, Physical Therapy, Aquatic Therapy Research

Every year, nearly 800,000 Americans suffer from strokes. Of the roughly 82.5% who survive, the majority struggle with ambulation challenges. Although many do recover some mobility, they are often left with abnormal gait problems. Those gait problems can then lead to other challenges, such as pain caused by improper pressure on other areas of the […]

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8 Patient Benefits of the HydroWorx Pool at Saluda Nursing Center in South Carolina

| Posted in: Aquatic Therapy, Health & Wellness Stories, Physical Therapy, Uncategorized

Anyone who works with the senior population knows that clientele who are in their 60s and older encounter numerous health and social challenges. Seniors regularly face balance issues, post-surgical recovery, limited mobility, daily discomfort (from arthritis, osteoporosis, etc.) and stroke recovery. At the same time, they want to be able to stay as independent as possible, […]

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FREE WEBINAR: THE VERSATILITY AND VALUE OF AQUATIC THERAPY

| Posted in: Aquatic Therapy, Health & Wellness Stories, HydroWorx, Physical Therapy, underwater Treadmill Resources, Water Therapy, Water Treadmill, Webinars

Each and every day physical therapists are presented with challenging patients that have a wide variety of conditions. Having the option of aquatic therapy in their tool belt gives them a greater chance to meet every patient’s unique needs. Join us on Thursday, January 28, 2016 from 1:00pm to 2:00pm EST for the free webinar, […]

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Total Knee Replacement Case Study

| Posted in: Aquatic Therapy, Aquatic Therapy Protocols, Health & Wellness Stories, Physical Therapy, underwater Treadmill Resources

According to the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, more than 600,000 knee replacements are performed each year in the United States. Many patients experience great relief from this surgery, but sometimes the recovery is more difficult than patients initially expect. The physical therapy that accompanies the recovery is extremely important but can be tiring […]

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Water Therapy Deemed "Life-Changing" for Patient with Hemophilia

| Posted in: Aquatic Therapy, Health & Wellness Stories, HydroWorx, Physical Therapy, Water Therapy, Water Treadmill

Recently, we reached 23, 205 lives touched daily by HydroWorx technology. This is a story of one of those lives that has been impacted by the healing power of water and HydroWorx technology. According to Cleveland Clinic, hemophilia is a rare hereditary bleeding disorder in which blood cannot clot normally at the site of a […]

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Quadriplegic Works on Walking in the Water

| Posted in: Aquatic Therapy, Aquatic Therapy Protocols, Health & Wellness Stories, Physical Therapy, Uncategorized, Water Treadmill

A spinal cord injury is known as any damage or trauma that impairs, damages, or inhibits function of the spine. Alex Guizzetti was in a car accident in November of 2010, that resulted in an life-changing spinal injury. Following the accident, Alex was labeled as a quadriplegic; he was unable to walk and had to […]

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Free Webinar for Senior Living Communities

| Posted in: Aquatic Therapy, Health & Wellness Stories, Water Therapy, Webinars

Join us for a free webinar on “Why Water Matters in a Retirement Community Wellness Club.”  On April 29th, 2014 at 1:00pm EDT, Nicholas Drey, MS, Wellness Director at Walnut Ridge at Clive Senior Community, will present on why water matters to the aging population- and why a pool is an investment that is worth every […]

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Pregnant Mom of Three Fights Through Guillain Barre Syndrome

| Posted in: Aquatic Therapy, Aquatic Therapy Protocols, Health & Wellness Stories, Physical Therapy, Water Therapy

Bridget Hamilton, a mom of three with another on the way, used to do everything in her power to keep up with her busy day. She worked a full-time job as a teacher at a Dubuque Elementary School. But at the age of 30 Bridget, who was 10 weeks pregnant with her 4th child, was […]

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Why Water is Beneficial for Arthritis & Fibromyalgia Patients

| Posted in: Aquatic Therapy, Health & Wellness Stories, HydroWorx, Physical Therapy, Water Therapy

With the inflammation caused by Arthritis and the chronic pain associated with Fibromyalgia, managing these symptoms is a daily challenge. More and more patients are finding that relaxation and aquatic therapy are two of the most important elements to keeping your body healthy. Exercising in a HydroWorx pool allows for the patient to maintain relaxation while […]

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