World Brain Day 2022: How Aquatic Therapy Is Reducing The Burden Of Brain Disorders
Posted on July 21, 2022 | Posted in: Aquatic Therapy, Aquatic Therapy Research, Water TherapyWorld 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.” […]
Read MoreResearch Shows Effects of Aquatic Walking For Peripheral Artery Disease Patients
Posted on June 1, 2020 | 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 […]
Read MoreTreating Osteoarthritis using Hydrotherapy
Posted on April 24, 2020 | 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 […]
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 MoreSoaring Outcomes for Sore Joints: How Aquatic Therapy Helps OA Patients
Posted on March 6, 2019 | 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 […]
Read MoreHydroWorx Family Mourns the Loss of Aquatic Research Pioneer and Friend, Dr. Dennis Dolny
Posted on January 26, 2018 | Posted in: News Stories, Aquatic Therapy, HydroWorx, Life at HydroWorx, Aquatic Therapy Research, Webinars
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 […]
Read MoreTreating Osteoarthritis with Aquatic Therapy
Posted on August 29, 2017 | Posted in: Aquatic Therapy, Physical Therapy, Aquatic Therapy Research, underwater Treadmill Resources, Water Therapy, Water TreadmillAt 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 […]
Read MoreNew Research Highlights Underwater Treadmill Benefits for Stroke Sufferers
Posted on September 2, 2016 | Posted in: News Stories, Aquatic Therapy, Health & Wellness Stories, HydroWorx, Physical Therapy, Aquatic Therapy ResearchEvery 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 […]
Read MoreResearch Shows Underwater Treadmill Running Provides Option to Maintain or Improve Fitness Levels
Posted on July 20, 2016 | Posted in: Aquatic Therapy, Aquatic Therapy Research, Running, Sports Medicine Resources
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 […]
Read MoreWater Exercise Helps Patients Reduce Need for Opiates
Posted on April 1, 2016 | Posted in: Aquatic Therapy, HydroWorx, In the News, Physical Therapy, Aquatic Therapy Research, Water TherapyThe 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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