Improving Endurance For Patients
Posted on November 21, 2017 | Posted in: Senior Living Communities, Aquatic Conditioning, Aquatic Therapy, HydroWorx, Physical Therapy, underwater treadmill, Water Therapy, Water TreadmillFor physical therapists, the goals of rehabilitation are often driven by patient desires. Certainly, most would like to get back to their previous function, be able to perform activities of daily living and stay independent as long as possible. And sometimes, for those in a senior living community, just being able to improve endurance can make a […]
Read More3 Ways to Build a Robust Aquatics Program without the Cost of New Hires
Posted on November 3, 2017 | Posted in: Senior Living Communities, Aquatic Therapy, Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation Tips, Water TherapyThe phrase “It takes a village to raise a child” is an African proverb that asserts a child has the best opportunity to become a healthy adult if the entire community takes an active role in contributing to his rearing. Likewise, patients of a therapy center are best served when cooperation and teamwork are employed […]
Read MoreChanging the Landscape of Senior Care By Empowering Staff
Posted on October 20, 2017 | Posted in: Senior Living Communities, HydroWorx, Physical Therapy, underwater treadmill, Water TherapyThe most recent edition of Senior Housing Business Magazine features Geoff Fraser, Clear Choice Health Care’s Senior Vice President of Operations , as a guest columnist. Clear Choice Health Care is changing the landscape of senior care by discovering new delivery methods, using resources creatively and nurturing community partnerships. In the article, Geoff discusses how operators […]
Read MoreActive Aging: Aquatic Therapy Helping Body, Mind and Spirit
Posted on September 28, 2017 | Posted in: Senior Living Communities, Aquatic Therapy, Water Treadmill
It’s Active Aging week! Celebrate with us, the International Council on Active Aging, and seniors everywhere to promote healthy living in body, mind and spirit. Each year during the last week of September, the International Council on Active Aging promotes the benefits of a healthy lifestyle by giving older adults the opportunity to experience diverse activities […]
Read MorePruittHealth: Touching Lives Through Forward Thinking
Posted on August 18, 2017 | Posted in: Senior Living Communities, Physical Therapy, underwater treadmill, Water Therapy
Forty-five years ago, Toccoa Nursing Center opened its doors with the mission of providing exceptional care coupled with respect, open communication and professionalism. Through diligent efforts, the concept took hold, grew and blossomed into what is now a Southeast regional leader in long-term health care. Now called PruittHealth, the Norcross, GA-based company encompasses more than […]
Read MoreMajor Car Accident Victim Saw Remarkable Progress with Aquatic Therapy
Posted on August 8, 2017 | Posted in: Senior Living Communities, Aquatic Therapy, Physical TherapyAn interview with Keith McCrate, PT, Director of Therapy, Presbyterian Village North(PVN), Dallas TX HydroWorx (HW): Tell us about a patient that has benefitted from aquatic therapy and your HydroWorx pool: Keith McGrate (KM): A patient came to us recently who had been involved in a major car crash. She was in her 60s, […]
Read MoreGet Creative! If It’s Effective On Land, You’ll Get Results In Water!
Posted on June 2, 2017 | Posted in: Senior Living Communities, Aquatic Therapy, HydroWorx, Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation Tips, Water Therapy, Water Treadmill
In a recent webinar, “Innovative Techniques for Multidisciplinary Aquatic Therapy,” Debi Tyler, OTR/L, Director of Rehabilitation at Cedar Village Retirement Community located in Mason, Ohio, discussed innovative ways to combine treatment objectives of occupational therapy, physical therapy and speech therapy in the water. With 30 years of experience, she noticed that patients often need the […]
Read MoreStill Looking for a New Year’s Resolution? Start An Aquatic Wellness Program.
Posted on January 6, 2017 | Posted in: Senior Living Communities, News, Aquatic Therapy, HydroWorx, Marketing Ideas, Physical Therapy, underwater treadmill, Water Therapy
As we enter into a new year, you may find that new business opportunities lie with the health and wellness of your local community. A key factor in whether or not to introduce any health and wellness program in your clinic rests with the interest among clients within your community. As community members actively seek […]
Read MoreDefining Your Aquatics Referral Sources for Success
Posted on January 3, 2017 | Posted in: Senior Living Communities, News, Aquatic Therapy, HydroWorx, Marketing Ideas, Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation Tips, underwater treadmill, Water Therapy
Every physical therapy clinic owner understands that referrals are essential for a thriving aquatics program. Knowing this isn’t enough to encourage referrers to send patients your way. Instead, it takes forethought and planning to make it simple, convenient and rewarding for referral sources to put their trust – and their clients’ outcomes – in your […]
Read MoreGet an Inside Look at Using Hydrotherapy in a Competitive Marketplace
Posted on December 29, 2016 | Posted in: Senior Living Communities, News, Aquatic Therapy, HydroWorx, Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation Tips, Water Therapy
Many physical therapy clinics gain a huge advantage when they introduce hydrotherapy with advanced equipment in their area. This gives them a competitive advantage, allowing them to carve out a niche market before other entities can set up their own aquatics options. What happens, though, when you’re faced with a marketplace that’s already offering aquatic […]
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