Rehabilitation, Mental Health, and Hydrotherapy
Posted on September 20, 2022 | Posted in: UncategorizedMental health has become a hot topic in the athletic industry from K-12 schools all the way through professional leagues. Athletic Trainers have an incredible opportunity to support athletes’ mental health every day. When athletes are injured, they face challenges that are beyond their physical wounds. How Rehabilitation Can Impact Mental Health Fear of re-injury […]
Read MoreFACILITY SPOTLIGHT: IMPRESSIVE RESULTS FOR SPINE AND JOINT ASSOCIATES
Posted on August 26, 2022 | Posted in: UncategorizedMost healthcare facilities care about helping their patients improve. Many will even invest in new programming or equipment if they believe it will help drive results for patients. Spine and Joint Associates in Mishawaka, IN is no exception. In fact, their impressive facility offers many modalities in order to provide optimal service to their clients. […]
Read MoreFacility Spotlight: VTFC Is Improving Patient Outlook with Aquatic Therapy
Posted on March 24, 2022 | Posted in: UncategorizedWe recently sat down with Casey Edwards, DPT from Virginia Therapy & Fitness Center (VTFC), and learned more about their business and how they use aquatic therapy in their HydroWorx 350. VTFC is a subsidiary of Virginia Spine Institute, and while it seems natural that they receive many of their referrals through Virginia Spine Institute, […]
Read MoreBenefits of Aquatic Therapy After Joint Replacement
Posted on March 4, 2022 | Posted in: UncategorizedHundreds of thousands of individuals undergo joint replacement surgery each year, and each has their own set of trials and tribulations. The good news is that aquatic therapy can provide the opportunity to begin rehab more quickly – and more importantly, with a significant reduction in pain. This article details the benefits of aquatic therapy […]
Read MoreBenefits of Aquatic Exercise on Heart Health
Posted on February 18, 2022 | Posted in: Uncategorized
February is American Heart Month and the time individuals can focus on how to improve their cardiovascular health. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States over the age of 65. Our heart is the most important muscle we have and exercising that muscle helps control […]
Read More7 Benefits of Co-Treating in an Aquatic Setting
Posted on February 9, 2022 | Posted in: Uncategorized
Therapy in a rehabilitation setting is often comprised of a team consisting of physical, occupational and speech therapists. The purpose of these disciplines and rehabilitation teams is to provide care to individuals whose lives have been affected by disease, injury, or disability, or have found themselves having physical challenges with daily life. These therapists help individuals […]
Read MoreThe Value of Aquatic Therapy for Brain Health as We Age
Posted on December 17, 2021 | Posted in: UncategorizedThere is one thing that we all have in common and that is, we all get older with each day. Thankfully, modern medicine has made significant advancements with time to enhance the longevity of our lives. That leaves each of us to figure out how to create ways to live our best life with the […]
Read MoreWebinar Recap: Biomechanical and Physiological Alterations in an Aquatic Environment
Posted on October 8, 2021 | Posted in: UncategorizedWe were pleased to once again welcome Erin Bussin (MSc, CSCS, R. Kin) and Dr. Nicholas Held for another enlightening webinar, this time pertaining to Biomechanical and Physiological Alterations in an Aquatic Environment. Erin is a strength coach and kinesiologist, while Nick is an adjunct professor and postdoctoral fellow, in addition to his duties as […]
Read MoreEncouraging Rehabilitation for Cardiac Patients
Posted on September 2, 2021 | Posted in: UncategorizedAccording to HHS.gov, cardiac rehabilitation in an aquatic environment can have numerous benefits. In a recent post, we talked about how to use aquatic therapy for cardiac rehabilitation as well as many of the other benefits aquatic therapy provides for patients and clients. As with most therapy programs, the earlier you can get a patient […]
Read MoreKeeping Athletes Safe in the Summer Heat
Posted on August 16, 2021 | Posted in: UncategorizedAs we have moved into August and are facing the fact that fall is quickly approaching, the remaining summer heat and humidity can still present challenges. These challenges, such as heat stroke, are especially apparent as athletes continue to develop and push their limits while preparing for their seasons. Training camps, practices and outdoor games have […]
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