Aquatic Therapy Research

World Brain Day 2022: How Aquatic Therapy Is Reducing The Burden Of Brain Disorders

| Posted in: Aquatic Therapy, Aquatic Therapy Research, Water Therapy

World Brain Day, coordinated by the World Federation of Neurology and recognized on Friday, July 22, sets out to “share information about brain health and spark a universal effort that brings awareness to the prevalence of:  brain disorders the brain’s vital role in humanity, and  how we can reduce the burden of brain disorders on the world.” […]

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Research Shows Effects of Aquatic Walking For Peripheral Artery Disease Patients

| Posted in: Aquatic Therapy, Physical Therapy, Aquatic Therapy Research, Uncategorized, underwater Treadmill Resources, Water Therapy

According to the National Heart, Blood and Lung Institute, peripheral artery disease (PAD) is a common condition and circulatory problem which causes the arteries to become narrowed and stiffened due to an accumulation of plaque in the arteries. This accumulation of plaque or fatty deposits causes a reduction in blood flow which results in the […]

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Treating Osteoarthritis using Hydrotherapy

| Posted in: Aquatic Education, Aquatic Therapy, Health & Wellness Stories, Aquatic Therapy Research, Water Therapy

Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis and it impacts millions of people throughout the world. This form of arthritis primarily affects the aging population. A major symptom of the condition is pain that is caused by the breakdown of protective cartilage in joints such as the hips, knees, hands and spine. Several research […]

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Research: Cold Water Immersion VS Whole Body Cryotherapy

| Posted in: Aquatic Therapy, Athletic Training, Rehabilitation Tips, Aquatic Therapy Research, Water Therapy

An 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 […]

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Soaring Outcomes for Sore Joints: How Aquatic Therapy Helps OA Patients

| Posted in: Aquatic Conditioning, Aquatic Therapy, Physical Therapy, Aquatic Therapy Research, Water Therapy, Water Treadmill

Millions of Americans groan as they roll out of bed in the morning, not due to a tyrannical boss or bad weather, but joint pain! Osteoarthritis (OA) disturbs the lives of an estimated 27 million Americans. That’s just over 12% of our population, making OA a significant concern for physical and occupational therapists across the […]

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HydroWorx Family Mourns the Loss of Aquatic Research Pioneer and Friend, Dr. Dennis Dolny

| Posted in: News Stories, Aquatic Therapy, HydroWorx, Life at HydroWorx, Aquatic Therapy Research, Webinars Dr. Dolny

The HydroWorx family is recovering from the shock of losing a dear friend, colleague and aquatic therapy advocate. Dr. Dennis Dolny has been considered an integral part of HydroWorx for close to 10 years. Dr. Dolny and his aquatic therapy research has impacted our business dramatically. He co-authored the book “Underwater Treadmill Running” with Alberto Salazar. He was a key contributor to […]

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Treating Osteoarthritis with Aquatic Therapy

| Posted in: Aquatic Therapy, Physical Therapy, Aquatic Therapy Research, underwater Treadmill Resources, Water Therapy, Water Treadmill

At AquaWorx in Logan, Utah, they understand the power of water to help their patients heal. Therapists at this premier therapy provider in Cache Valley have been easing patients’ pain with the HydroWorx 2000 Series pool since 2010. “We have the goal that when patients come in, they actually feel better, not worse, while they […]

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New Research Highlights Underwater Treadmill Benefits for Stroke Sufferers

| Posted in: News Stories, Aquatic Therapy, Health & Wellness Stories, HydroWorx, Physical Therapy, Aquatic Therapy Research

Every year, nearly 800,000 Americans suffer from strokes. Of the roughly 82.5% who survive, the majority struggle with ambulation challenges. Although many do recover some mobility, they are often left with abnormal gait problems. Those gait problems can then lead to other challenges, such as pain caused by improper pressure on other areas of the […]

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Research Shows Underwater Treadmill Running Provides Option to Maintain or Improve Fitness Levels

| Posted in: Aquatic Therapy, Aquatic Therapy Research, Running, Sports Medicine Resources Person smiling and running in HydroWorx Pool

One of the biggest challenges when an athlete is injured is to maintain fitness levels so that when the athlete is cleared to play they aren’t starting from square one to get back into game shape. A research study entitled “Metabolic-Cost Comparison Between Submaximal Land and Aquatic Treadmill Exercise” from the University of Iowa shows that underwater treadmill […]

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Water Exercise Helps Patients Reduce Need for Opiates

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The statistics are sobering: According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about 40 people die each day in the United States directly related to overdosing on pharmaceutical painkiller overdoses. That number doesn’t include the millions of Americans who regularly abuse prescription opiates. These figures have led the CDC to issue new guidelines […]

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