Aquatic 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: Torn hamstring ACL, MCL, or meniscus Tears Total knee repair Achilles tendon repair Aquatic Therapy Exercises […]
Read MoreFour Aquatic Therapy Exercises Using Just a Noodle
Posted on January 14, 2021 | Posted in: Aquatic Therapy, HydroWorx, Rehabilitation Tips, Water TherapyFirst and foremost we want to start out by saying Happy New Year and we hope that you enjoyed a wonderful, happy, and healthy holiday season. Like many of you, HydroWorx is kicking 2021 off in a healthy way and we have decided to provide you with four exercises that can be done with just […]
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 MoreFibromyalgia Rehab with the HydroWorx Pool
Posted on April 25, 2019 | Posted in: Aquatic Education, Aquatic Therapy, Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation Tips, Water Therapy, Webinars
In a recent webinar, Hima Dalal, occupational therapist and owner of Vital Energy Wellness and Rehab Center in Columbia, South Carolina, shared with viewers the benefits of treating fibromyalgia patients with a HydroWorx pool. Hima is a local healthcare expert, appearing regularly on local talk shows and authoring articles for publications in the midlands of […]
Read MoreWebinar Recap: Non-Surgical Hip Labrum Repair
Posted on October 17, 2018 | Posted in: Aquatic Education, Athletic Training, HydroWorx, Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation Tips, Sports Medicine Resources, underwater Treadmill Resources, Water Therapy, Water Treadmill, Webinars
We recently hosted a webinar on non-operative hip labrum repair presented by Murphy Grant from University of Kansas. Murphy, who uses water heavily for his athletes, offers a presentation packed full of exercise ideas and videos. Watch the webinar now>> Murphy states that hip pain is not uncommon, nor is it a new injury, but […]
Read MoreAquatic HIIT | Increasing Fitness at Any Level
Posted on August 17, 2018 | Posted in: Aquatic Therapy, Health & Wellness Stories, Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation Tips, Training Tips, underwater Treadmill Resources, Water Therapy, Water TreadmillWhile High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) is often used in training high level athletes, it has been shown to provide benefits for individuals at any age or fitness level. Why? In short, these workouts provide health benefits while saving time. Benefits of HIIT Bursts of intense training sandwiched between short rest periods, repeated for 15 […]
Read MoreCreating a Senior Living Facility that Stands Out
Posted on August 16, 2018 | Posted in: Senior Living Communities, Aquatic Therapy, HydroWorx, Marketing Ideas, Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation Tips, underwater Treadmill Resources, Water TherapyThe following blog post has been summarized from the recent article from Rehab Management, “Building Aquatic Therapy Programs in the Senior Sector.” In this article, Kimmer O’Neill, Director of Therapy at Clear Choice Health Care in Port Charlotte, FL provides some great insight into how to build a rehab facility that doesn’t just perform but […]
Read MoreAquatic Therapy’s Impact on Recovery, Movement & Rest
Posted on July 20, 2018 | Posted in: Aquatic Therapy, Athletic Training, Rehabilitation Tips, Sports Medicine Resources, Training Tips, Water Therapy
We often notice trends as they relate to the industries we serve, including rehab, senior care, fitness, and athletic training. Lately we’ve seen a trend toward the discussion of movement vs. rest as the most beneficial for recovery. What Is Recovery? Many people still think recovery means sitting around on the couch until they’re no […]
Read MoreHockey Players Transition from Water to Ice
Posted on May 25, 2018 | Posted in: Aquatic Therapy, Athletic Training, HydroWorx, Rehabilitation Tips, Sports Medicine Resources, Sports Stories, underwater Treadmill Resources, Water Therapy, Water TreadmillWhile fans in Vegas fight for seats to watch their brand-new Golden Knights’ play for the Stanley Cup, players for Vegas and Washington battle to stay fresh during the last leg of the postseason. Not an easy task; hockey is the fastest moving contact sport, with players skating up to almost 40 mph. Injury rates […]
Read MoreGimmicks or Game Changers?
Posted on May 23, 2018 | Posted in: Aquatic Therapy, Athletic Training, Rehabilitation Tips, Sports Medicine Resources, underwater Treadmill Resources, Water Therapy, Water Treadmill
When the 3-point shot debuted, sports writers called it a “gimmick.” John MacLeod, then coach of the Phoenix Suns—the 90’s most proficient shooters—told the New York Times, “It may change our game at the end of quarters, but I’m not going to set up plays for guys to bomb 23 feet. I think that’s very […]
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