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Synthesis between Physical and Speech Therapy in HydroWorx Pool Breaks Exciting New Ground

Posted on April 2, 2015 | Posted in: HydroWorx, In the News, Water Therapy, Water Treadmill

Typically, speech therapists and physical therapists discuss the patients they have in common; this type of tandem approach is nothing new. But it’s little rarer for them to work with patients at the exact same time, especially in a warm water therapy pool. However, if the experiences of physical therapist, Timothy Williams, and speech therapist, […]

When Growing an Aquatic Therapy Practice; Geography, Transportation and Social Customs Play Huge Roles

Posted on March 30, 2015 | Posted in: Aquatic Therapy, HydroWorx, Physical Therapy, Water Therapy, Water Treadmill

Our therapy pools have operated in some unusual locations. They’ve been used at high altitude to help elite runners like Mo Farah train for Olympic-sized goals; they’ve even been seen outside of a Pennsylvania microbrewery and pub to provide the setting for the inaugural underwater marathon relay event. But those settings are truly out of […]

Why Water Worx for Rural Health Providers

Posted on March 19, 2015 | Posted in: Aquatic Therapy, HydroWorx, Physical Therapy, Water Therapy

Integrating water therapy into a rural hospital can help achieve quality outcomes and reduce readmissions. Clinicians who have used advanced aquatic technology, such as underwater treadmills and resistance therapy jets, as part of their rehabilitation services, have found that their patients achieve better rehab outcomes. These patients also experience less pain related to rehabilitation and are happier to comply with their rehabilitation protocols. […]

HydroWorx Was a “Clear Choice” for This World-Class Senior Living Facility

Posted on March 16, 2015 | Posted in: Aquatic Therapy, HydroWorx, Physical Therapy, Water Therapy, Water Treadmill

When Clear Choice says its goal is to foster independence, freedom, mobility and healthy living in its residents, the company is being sincere. Not only are they known for their cutting-edge methods for helping their patients remain in tiptop shape, but they also offer tremendous resources. Currently, Clear Choice has multiple facilities across Florida and […]

Presbyterian Village North: Where Water Nurtures Healthier Aging

Posted on March 13, 2015 | Posted in: Aquatic Therapy, HydroWorx, Physical Therapy, underwater treadmill, Water Therapy, Water Treadmill

Every senior living community strives to cater to its population in a variety of ways. This includes offering rehabilitation and fitness options that aren’t available elsewhere. After all, chances are good that as residents age, they will need some kind of physical or occupational therapy, as well as the desire to stay in shape. Statistics […]

Baseball Fever Strikes Again, and Aquatic Fitness Keeps Players in the Game

Posted on March 10, 2015 | Posted in: Aquatic Therapy, HydroWorx, Physical Therapy, Sports Medicine, Sports Stories, Water Therapy, Water Treadmill, Webinars

Although the weather in the northeastern part of the United States, such as Middletown, PA-HydroWorx’s home base- hasn’t quite thawed yet, professional baseball players are back on the grass and turf for sunny spring training in the Phoenix, Arizona and Clearwater, Florida areas. As these athletes begin to get back in shape for another season […]

Spring Training: ATs Discuss the Role of Hydrotherapy

Posted on February 27, 2015 | Posted in: Aquatic Conditioning, Aquatic Therapy, HydroWorx, Physical Therapy, Sports Stories, Water Therapy

Here in South-central Pennsylvania, snow covers the corn fields and roof-tops. Temperatures continue to dip below freezing. Spring has not yet sprung. Yet, a few thousand miles south of here, the smell of freshly cut grass wafts through the air. Infields are raked and chalked to perfection and athletes prepare to don their spikes. Scores […]

Ellsworth, Maine Boasts New Senior Living Community

Posted on February 26, 2015 | Posted in: Aquatic Therapy, HydroWorx, In the News, Physical Therapy, Water Therapy, Water Treadmill, Webinars

The following blog post has been summarized from the recent press release, “Innovation in Ellsworth,” published on February 26, 2015. Seaport Village, located in Ellsworth, ME, is a brand new, 63,600-square-foot, two-story facility that holds 91 beds — 61 for nursing care, including rehabilitation services, and the other 30 for assisted living. The project had been in the works […]

Experts Share Value of Water at CSM

Posted on February 20, 2015 | Posted in: HydroWorx, Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation Tips, Uncategorized, Water Therapy, Water Treadmill

We had quite the fun, busy and successful week in Indianapolis for the Combined Sections Meeting of the American Physical Therapy Association. We had an exciting booth with great staff which helped make this trade show successful. We handed out t-shirts, opened the pool up for attendees to try, hosted an event and more! And […]

Free Webinar: Road Map to Creating a Successful Aquatics Program for Seniors

Posted on February 17, 2015 | Posted in: Aquatic Therapy, HydroWorx, Physical Therapy, Uncategorized, Webinars

Stonehill Care Center, a part of Stonehill Franciscan Services in Dubuque, Iowa, is a fully accredited not-for-profit residential and long-term facility with a difference. They use aquatic therapy as an integral part of their rehabilitation and wellness programs. Join us on February 24, 2015 from 1:00pm to 2:00pm EST for the free webinar, “Road Map to Creating a […]