Aquatic Therapy Rehabilitation for Total Knee Replacement
Posted on January 14, 2013 | Posted in: Aquatic Therapy, HydroWorx, Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation Tips, Aquatic Therapy Research, Uncategorized, Water Therapy, Water TreadmillCoping with knee pain or knee injuries can be both physically and emotionally exhausting. You may be thinking that “The pain will never go away” or “Rehab is going to hurt” or “I will never run again.” Well, both of those thoughts and the pain can be significantly diminished with warm water therapy. What Is a Total […]
Read MoreHydrotherapy for Rheumatoid Arthritis
Posted on July 17, 2012 | Posted in: Aquatic Therapy, HydroWorx, Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation Tips, Uncategorized, Water Therapy, Water TreadmillRheumatoid arthritis is a frequently misunderstood condition. Many people — even professional physical therapists — confuse it with osteoarthritis (OA), a similar condition that stems from different causes and demands a separate treatment approach. Unlike OA, rheumatoid arthritis can affect patients at any age and is not caused by the deterioration of joints. Instead, rheumatoid […]
Read MoreAnnouncing the First Ever HydroWorx Underwater Marathon!
Posted on April 25, 2012 | Posted in: Aquatic Therapy, HydroWorx, In the News, Rehabilitation Tips, Sports Medicine Resources, Sports Stories, UncategorizedJames R. Andrews, M.D., Athlete’s Performance & HydroWorx join together to raise money for Eagle Fund with the first ever Underwater Marathon on September 9, 2012. The Eagle Fund, a designated fund within the Andrews Institute Foundation, enables wounded warriors to rehabilitate at the Andrews Institute for Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine and Athletes’ Performance using […]
Read MoreImproving Posture With Water
Posted on April 12, 2012 | Posted in: Aquatic Therapy, Health & Wellness Stories, HydroWorx, Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation Tips, Training Tips, Water Therapy, Water TreadmillKim Eichinger, Executive Director of fitness at Country Meadows Retirement Community, and author of the ADVANCE article, Better Posture Through Aquatics, speaks about the benefits of aquatics for aging adults in improving posture. For the many aging adults who use walkers or other assistive devices, maintaining proper posture is a huge challenge. But, fortunately with the advancement of […]
Read MoreWater Chemistry: How to Balance Pool Water
Posted on March 2, 2012 | Posted in: Aquatic Conditioning, Aquatic Therapy, Rehabilitation Tips, Uncategorized, Water Therapy, Water TreadmillAquatic wellness pools require special attention to maintain water chemistry. Since the primary purpose of a HydroWorx pool is health and wellness, keeping the water at a safe pH level is essential. At HydroWorx, we produce quality aquatic wellness pools for sports injuries and chronic conditions, and we’ll tell you all you need to know […]
Read MoreUnderwater Treadmills Woo Boomers to Retirement Communities, Encourage Innovative Fitness Programs
Posted on February 22, 2012 | Posted in: Aquatic Therapy, Guest Bloggers, Health & Wellness Stories, Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation Tips, Uncategorized, Water TreadmillCourtesy of Kim Eichinger, Director of Fitness Country Meadows Retirement Communities There are more than 77 million “Baby Boomers” in America, and reports show that they are inclined to live more active lifestyles than those of previous generations. This ultra-fascinating population is turning 65 at a rate of 10,000 a day… and will be for […]
Read MoreDiving into Aquatic Shoulder Rehabilitation
Posted on January 26, 2012 | Posted in: Aquatic Therapy, Health & Wellness Stories, HydroWorx, Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation Tips, Aquatic Therapy Research, Uncategorized, Water TherapyUnfortunately, shoulder injuries are a frequent happening with people of all ages. According to the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, “more than 7 million people experience shoulder problems.” These shoulder injuries may include: arthritis, shoulder impingement, rotator cuff issues and upper-arm sprains. Numerous physical therapists recommend aquatic therapy as a viable option for shoulder rehabilitation because […]
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