Take A Swing With Aquatic Therapy
Posted on March 28, 2014 | Posted in: Aquatic Therapy, Athletic Training, HydroWorx, Physical Therapy, Sports Medicine Resources, Sports Stories, Uncategorized, Water Therapy, Water TreadmillIf you like to golf at all, then you know that golf season is upon us. Athletes that are gearing up for competition are already in full swing preparing and training for their season. In order for a golfer to perform to the best of their ability, maintaining fitness levels and perfecting their golf mechanics are some […]
Read More5 Strategies for Creating a Competitive Advantage for Your Clinic
Posted on March 21, 2014 | Posted in: Aquatic Therapy, Marketing Ideas, Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation Tips, Water Therapy
There are most likely at least a few physical therapy clinics in your area, which means you are always working to gain a competitive advantage. In today’s changing healthcare environment and with an onset of baby boomers needing the majority of rehabilitation, the stakes are even higher. Baby boomers are not like the generation before […]
Read MoreUsing Aquatics for Patients with Arthritis and Joint Replacement
Posted on February 4, 2014 | Posted in: Aquatic Therapy, Physical Therapy, Uncategorized, Water TherapyThe following blog post has been summarized for the recent article published in January/February 2014 Issue of Rehab Management titled, “Aquatic Management for Patients with Arthritis and Joint Replacement Conditions,” by Daniel Seidler, PT, MS. Experiencing severe pain, swelling, stiffness, and fatigue isn’t something anyone wishes upon themselves. There is a growing segment of the […]
Read More3 Things You Need to Know About Active Recovery
Posted on November 27, 2013 | Posted in: Aquatic Therapy, HydroWorx, Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation Tips, Sports Medicine Resources, Sports Stories, Training Tips, Uncategorized, Water Therapy, Water TreadmillActive recovery is a very valuable tool that can be used to improve performance. Performance specialists are starting to find that keeping muscles and joints moving after intense training days keeps their athletes better equipped to handle subsequent intense training days. There are many ways to keep the body in motion on a “rest” day, […]
Read MoreHydroWorx Now Offers Convenient, Cost-Effective Financing Options
Posted on October 18, 2013 | Posted in: Aquatic Therapy, HydroWorx, Physical Therapy, Water Therapy, Water TreadmillDo you believe in the power of water? But have you thought that implementing aquatic therapy is too expensive and unprofitable? Think again. Owning a HydroWorx pool is easier than you think now. A HydroWorx pool can be installed in a facility for minimal upfront costs with our new leasing program.* Now you can purchase […]
Read MoreDynamic Aquatic Workout for Football Player
Posted on October 15, 2013 | Posted in: Aquatic Therapy, Athletic Training, HydroWorx, Physical Therapy, Sports Medicine Resources, Sports Stories, Uncategorized, Water TreadmillOne way to help combat muscle soreness and fatigue is to incorporate an intensive off-season and pre-season training regimen as well as an effective recovery program during the season. Of course there are many different forms of training and recovery, but below is an example of how aquatic therapy can be utilized for a strength […]
Read More8 Ways to Stay Active as You Age
Posted on September 26, 2013 | Posted in: Aquatic Therapy, HydroWorx, Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation Tips, Uncategorized, Water Therapy, Water TreadmillFor the ICAA’s 2013 Active Aging week, we wanted to offer some tips and suggestions for ways to stay active as you age. The 2013 theme, Discover your Community, recognizes the important role that older adults play in all sorts of communities – vocational, geographical or cultural – and celebrates their full participation in diverse areas […]
Read MoreAquatic Therapy Provides Ideal Environment for Pulmonary Edema Recovery
Posted on August 23, 2013 | Posted in: Aquatic Conditioning, Aquatic Therapy Protocols, Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation Tips, Water Therapy, Water TreadmillFlash pulmonary edema (or acute pulmonary edema) can sometimes be an extremely serious condition because of its rapid onset. One patient at Freeman Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine in Joplin, MO, Stephen Horne, was in the ICU and on a ventilator for almost two weeks after his episode. Three weeks after he was discharged, the physical therapists […]
Read More8 Ways Warm Water Benefits Those with Neurological Conditions
Posted on August 14, 2013 | Posted in: Aquatic Therapy, Physical Therapy, Water TherapyAs a whole, warm water immersion offers several benefits for the body, especially the nervous system. HydroWorx aquatic wellness pools have been designed with versatility in order to treat a wide variety of specific health conditions, including spinal cord injury, stroke, arthritis, multiple sclerosis and other neurological conditions. Benefits of Aquatic Therapy for Neurological Condition Patients HydroWorx has seen aquatic […]
Read MoreAchilles Rehab Case Study
Posted on July 11, 2013 | Posted in: Aquatic Therapy, Aquatic Therapy Protocols, HydroWorx, Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation Tips, Sports Medicine Resources, Water TreadmillProtecting Achilles repair post-surgery early on in the rehabilitation process is extremely important. Using water therapy, exercises can begin earlier with reduced stress on the repair. Achilles Rehab Case Study At Boston Sports Medicine, physical therapist Meaghan Harwood discusses the importance of using aquatic therapy for her patient, Dan, after his Achilles repair. Dan has […]
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