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Triathlete Works Hard to Return from Devastating Injury Using Aquatic Therapy

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Dave Cummings, a talented triathlete, competed in about 5 triathlons every year and usually finished in the top three in his age group. One cold February day, when Dave was training on his bicycle outside, he was struck by a vehicle that ran a stop sign. The driver was on a cell phone, and believing […]

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Rehabilitation, Mental Health, and Hydrotherapy

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Mental 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 […]

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FACILITY SPOTLIGHT: IMPRESSIVE RESULTS FOR SPINE AND JOINT ASSOCIATES

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Most 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. […]

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Facility Spotlight: VTFC Is Improving Patient Outlook with Aquatic Therapy

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We 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, […]

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Benefits of Aquatic Therapy After Joint Replacement

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Hundreds 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 […]

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Benefits of Aquatic Exercise on Heart Health

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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 […]

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7 Benefits of Co-Treating in an Aquatic Setting

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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 […]

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The Value of Aquatic Therapy for Brain Health as We Age

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There 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 […]

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Encouraging Rehabilitation for Cardiac Patients

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According 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 […]

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Keeping Athletes Safe in the Summer Heat

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As 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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