Four Upper Body Aquatic Exercises
Posted on January 27, 2021 | Posted in: UncategorizedAs your patients continue to work to reach their health goals, finding different aquatic exercises is a great way to help them. Similar to the last four exercises, all you need for these upper body aquatic exercises is a pool noodle and a body of water. These exercises include: Noodle paddle pull through Noodle biking […]
Read MoreAquatic Therapy for Military Members and Veterans
Posted on December 10, 2020 | Posted in: UncategorizedHydroWorx is proud to provide world-class care to military members and veterans throughout the country. Our products are used to treat recovering warriors preparing for active duty or returning to civilian life. These brave men and women do so much for our country, and we are honored that they utilize HydroWorx’s water solutions to improve […]
Read MoreFacility Spotlight: Classic Rehabilitation
Posted on December 1, 2020 | Posted in: UncategorizedWe are excited to shine our facility spotlight on Classic Rehabilitation, Inc in Arlington, TX, Grand Prairie, TX, and Bedford, TX. Classic Rehabilitation is a long-term customer of HydroWorx. Their Aquatic Therapy Program treats various patients at multiple locations. They installed a HydroWorx 500 series pool at their Grand Prairie,TX location in 2006, and installed a HydroWorx 750i […]
Read MorePositive Effects of Water Therapy on PTSD
Posted on November 11, 2020 | Posted in: UncategorizedOn this veterans day, we want to take some time to thank the men and women who have served our country and pay our respects to the ones who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. We know that so many veterans suffer from varying levels of PTSD and we want you to know that […]
Read MoreAquatic Therapy Benefits for Active Aging Seniors
Posted on October 15, 2020 | Posted in: UncategorizedAquatic therapy is one form of treatment we see physical therapists embracing and adapting to their patient’s plan of care with great outcomes and satisfaction. Aquatic therapy offers a unique opportunity to place therapy patients in a safe, comfortable environment that challenges patients while minimizing their pain, soreness, and swelling. Although aquatic therapy has been […]
Read MoreWebinar Recap: Utilizing Aquatic Therapy for Bankart Rehabilitation
Posted on October 2, 2020 | Posted in: Aquatic Therapy, Aquatic Therapy Protocols, Uncategorized, Water Therapy, Webinars
As part of the Spring Sports Medicine CEU program, Jeremy Braziel (Athletic Trainer at the Shoulder Center of Arkansas) presented on utilizing aquatic therapy for treating patients who are recovering from shoulder injuries. Jeremy shared information on the management of labral injuries, the benefits of the aquatic environment, specific aquatic exercises for shoulder injuries and […]
Read MoreResearch Shows Effects of Aquatic Walking For Peripheral Artery Disease Patients
Posted on June 1, 2020 | Posted in: Aquatic Therapy, Physical Therapy, Research, Uncategorized, underwater treadmill, 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 MoreResearch Shows Effects of Underwater Treadmill Training on Chronic Stroke Patients
Posted on February 20, 2020 | Posted in: Aquatic Therapy, Uncategorized, underwater treadmill, Water Therapy, Water Treadmill
The effects of aquatic therapy on stroke patients is significant because it has been found that they typically experience impaired walking ability because of decreased balance. This decrease in balance can lead to falls, which decreases mobility, increases fear of falling and affects their ability to return to activities of daily living. Finding ways to […]
Read MoreAquatic Wellness for the New Year
Posted on January 17, 2020 | Posted in: Aquatic Conditioning, Athletic Training, Health & Wellness Stories, Running, Uncategorized, underwater treadmill, Water TreadmillThe new year is well underway and many of you and/or your clients have created fitness goals. While everyone’s goals are different, aquatic exercise can provide a boost for many fitness goals. For example, if the goal is simply to get in more steps, but movement is difficult because of dealing with chronic pain, warm […]
Read MoreFacility Spotlight: Impressive Results for Spine and Joint Associates
Posted on August 15, 2019 | Posted in: Facility Spotlight, Aquatic Therapy, HydroWorx, Physical Therapy, Uncategorized, underwater treadmill, Water TherapyMost 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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