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HydroWorx is heading to London!

Posted on April 11, 2013 | Posted in: Aquatic Therapy, HydroWorx, Life at HydroWorx, Physical Therapy, Uncategorized, Water Therapy, Water Treadmill

HydroWorx is on the move, and heading to the UK again! Last month our international director, Kim Willing, traveled to the lovely St. George’s Park and National Football Centre for the 2-day event, MDT 2013. The event went beautifully and even featured a brief demonstration in the HydroWorx 2000 Series pool, by our very own, […]

The Importance of Aquatics at MCB Camp Pendleton

Posted on April 9, 2013 | Posted in: Aquatic Therapy, Aquatic Therapy Protocols, HydroWorx, In the News, Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation Tips, Training Tips, Uncategorized, Water Therapy, Water Treadmill

The following post has been adapted and summarized from the recent article, “Take the Plunge: Camp Pendleton Pools Provide Ideal Setting for Fitness, Healing” in the March Issue of Government Recreation and Fitness Magazine. MCB Camp Pendleton is a Marine Corps Base located in California filled with men and women dedicated to serving our country. The base has a Hope and […]

Water Chemistry Tips From Our Service Experts

Posted on April 5, 2013 | Posted in: Aquatic Therapy, Guest Bloggers, HydroWorx, Life at HydroWorx, Uncategorized, Water Therapy

Today’s post is brought to you by the HydroWorx service department who wanted to share some tips and insights on how to make sure your pool is always filled with fresh & clean water. The most important daily task of a Hydroworx pool operator is checking and balancing of the water chemistry. The operators or […]

Using the Power of Water for Knee Rehabilitation

Posted on April 4, 2013 | Posted in: Aquatic Therapy, HydroWorx, Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation Tips, Uncategorized, Water Therapy, Water Treadmill

Rehabbing injuries following a surgery can be a challenge for many reasons and for both the patient and therapist. Therapists want nothing more than to help their patients heal and get healthy, but patients often experience pain and discomfort on a daily basis. The surgical incision area is very sore, the muscles surrounding the area have become […]

Coping with Chronic Pain

Posted on March 29, 2013 | Posted in: Aquatic Therapy, HydroWorx, Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation Tips, Uncategorized, Water Therapy, Water Treadmill

Chronic pain, according to the American Academy of Pain Medicine, affects 100 million American adults, more than heart disease, cancer and diabetes combined. An even more staggering statistic states the 1.5 billion people worldwide suffer from chronic pain. Millions of individuals wake up each day with persistent pain that can often be crippling. Many chronic pain […]

Preventing & Healing ACL Injuries in Females Through the Use of Aquatics

Posted on March 28, 2013 | Posted in: Aquatic Therapy, HydroWorx, In the News, Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation Tips, Running, Sports Medicine, Sports Stories, Uncategorized, Water Therapy, Water Treadmill

ACL injuries have become more common in female athletes than males. More than 20,000 high school girls suffer a serious sports-related knee injury each year in the United States, according to the Chicago-based Children’s Memorial Institute for Sports Medicine. Girls are up to seven times more likely to injure their anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) than […]

What’s the Right Pool for Your Family & Your Home? Part 1

Posted on March 25, 2013 | Posted in: Aquatic Therapy, HydroWorx, Physical Therapy, Residential, Water Therapy, Water Treadmill

A Four Part Series From Our In-house Residential Pools Expert, Michele Reber Being with HydroWorx Pools for many years, I have realized a lot of homeowners have some great questions about what to look for when buying a pool- there are so many different models out there, how can you possibly narrow your search down? […]

Wave of the Future

Posted on March 20, 2013 | Posted in: Aquatic Therapy, HydroWorx, In the News, Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation Tips, Water Therapy, Water Treadmill

The following post has been summarized from the article, Healing Waters, featured on pages 57-61 in the March 2013 issue of Aqua Magazine, written by Angelique Caffrey. Is it possible that turning to water for therapy is becoming a new trend? Well according to the article, the recognition of water’s healing power for therapy and […]

What is Aquatic Therapy Really All About?

Posted on March 15, 2013 | Posted in: Aquatic Therapy, HydroWorx, Physical Therapy, Sports Stories, Training Tips, Uncategorized, Water Therapy, Water Treadmill

Have you ever wondered what aquatic therapy is all about and why we talk about it so much? Well, then this post is for you! The web definition for aquatic therapy, is physical therapy that is performed in the water (yes it can be that simple). Aquatic therapy can refer to a number of different activities, but it is essentially […]

Hydrotherapy, a Key Component for the Premier League

Posted on March 13, 2013 | Posted in: Aquatic Therapy, HydroWorx, In the News, Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation Tips, Running, Sports Medicine, Sports Stories, Uncategorized, Water Therapy, Water Treadmill

One day it’s a patient at a clinic, the next day it’s a Duke basketball player and today, it’s all about the Premier League Football Clubs. The stories of facilities, individuals and teams that are using and benefiting from the pools are continuing to grow. But what’s even more interesting, is that each story is unique. A recent article […]