HydroWorx Track Club
Posted on August 11, 2014 | Posted in: Aquatic Therapy, HydroWorx, Running, Sports Medicine Resources, Sports StoriesThe HydroWorx Track Club was formed in the summer of 2013, just in time for the team of local Central Pennsylvania runners to get suited up for the Harrisburg Mile, the area’s biggest road race. The team won 3 of the 4 elite categories that evening, and has not looked back since. HydroWorx’s support of […]
Read MoreTake A Swing With Aquatic Therapy
Posted on March 28, 2014 | Posted in: Aquatic Therapy, Athletic Training, HydroWorx, Physical Therapy, Sports Medicine Resources, Sports Stories, Uncategorized, Water Therapy, Water TreadmillIf you like to golf at all, then you know that golf season is upon us. Athletes that are gearing up for competition are already in full swing preparing and training for their season. In order for a golfer to perform to the best of their ability, maintaining fitness levels and perfecting their golf mechanics are some […]
Read MoreAquatic Therapy Benefits Pitcher with Broken Femur
Posted on January 17, 2014 | Posted in: Aquatic Therapy, Aquatic Therapy Protocols, Athletic Training, HydroWorx, Rehabilitation Tips, Sports Medicine Resources, Sports Stories, Water Therapy, Water TreadmillWith the 2014 Major League Baseball spring training season right around the corner, here is one way to provide rehabilitation to an athlete who may have an injured femur. This case study revolves around a 19 year old baseball pitcher from Alderson-Broaddus College in West Virginia. The athlete broke his femur in a car accident […]
Read MoreFacility Spotlight: Penn State University, Pegula Ice Arena
Posted on January 9, 2014 | Posted in: Aquatic Therapy, HydroWorx, Sports Medicine Resources, Sports Stories, Water TherapyMany are familiar with Penn State University. But have you heard of their new Ice Hockey Facility? One way or another people are familiar with Penn State, whether it be from hearing about their many academic achievements, watching their sporting events, or even venturing out to visit one of the 24 campuses that are located […]
Read More3 Things You Need to Know About Active Recovery
Posted on November 27, 2013 | Posted in: Aquatic Therapy, HydroWorx, Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation Tips, Sports Medicine Resources, Sports Stories, Training Tips, Uncategorized, Water Therapy, Water TreadmillActive recovery is a very valuable tool that can be used to improve performance. Performance specialists are starting to find that keeping muscles and joints moving after intense training days keeps their athletes better equipped to handle subsequent intense training days. There are many ways to keep the body in motion on a “rest” day, […]
Read MoreDynamic Aquatic Workout for Football Player
Posted on October 15, 2013 | Posted in: Aquatic Therapy, Athletic Training, HydroWorx, Physical Therapy, Sports Medicine Resources, Sports Stories, Uncategorized, Water TreadmillOne way to help combat muscle soreness and fatigue is to incorporate an intensive off-season and pre-season training regimen as well as an effective recovery program during the season. Of course there are many different forms of training and recovery, but below is an example of how aquatic therapy can be utilized for a strength […]
Read MoreWater Therapy for L4 Stress Fractures
Posted on August 9, 2013 | Posted in: Aquatic Therapy, HydroWorx, Rehabilitation Tips, Sports Medicine Resources, Water Therapy, Water TreadmillAs a physical therapist or athletic trainer, you know how important it is for patients to properly heal their stress fractures before returning to regular activities. Though your patients will heal with a land-based recovery treatment plan, it can often be uncomfortable for them to perform the low-impact exercises they need for rehabilitation. To ease […]
Read MoreAchilles Rehab Case Study
Posted on July 11, 2013 | Posted in: Aquatic Therapy, Aquatic Therapy Protocols, HydroWorx, Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation Tips, Sports Medicine Resources, Water TreadmillProtecting Achilles repair post-surgery early on in the rehabilitation process is extremely important. Using water therapy, exercises can begin earlier with reduced stress on the repair. Achilles Rehab Case Study At Boston Sports Medicine, physical therapist Meaghan Harwood discusses the importance of using aquatic therapy for her patient, Dan, after his Achilles repair. Dan has […]
Read MoreAquatic Conditioning for Your Core
Posted on April 26, 2013 | Posted in: Aquatic Conditioning, Aquatic Therapy, HydroWorx, Rehabilitation Tips, Sports Medicine Resources, Sports Stories, Water Therapy, Water TreadmillWhat Is Sports Performance Training? According to the Sports Medicine Training Center, “the goal of sports performance training is to enhance your performance in competition to make you more successful in your chosen sport. It differs from personal training in which the primary goal is usually to improve overall fitness.” Therefore sports performance training and conditioning includes […]
Read MoreSports Aquatic Therapy Guide
Posted on April 19, 2013 | Posted in: Aquatic Therapy, HydroWorx, Physical Therapy, Running, Sports Medicine Resources, Sports Stories, Water Therapy, Water TreadmillAquatic therapy is simply physical therapy that is performed in the water. Sports aquatic therapy is both physical therapy and performance training in the water for athletes and/or specific sports. More and more physicians, athletic trainers and coaches are turning to aquatic sports therapy to help athletes reach new heights. The rigors of intense training […]
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