Increase Medicare Revenue with Aquatic Therapy
Posted on May 3, 2016 | Posted in: Aquatic Therapy, Physical Therapy, underwater Treadmill Resources, Water Therapy, Water Treadmill
Senior-focused health care centers such as skilled nursing centers must continue to grow and expand their revenue in this increasingly competitive market. When looking for ways to attract additional inpatient and outpatient Medicare populations, Westview Health Care Center looked at aquatic therapy as a way to positively impact their brand image and revenue. How Aquatic […]
Read MoreEarly Post-Op Aquatic Therapy Can Be Key to Avoiding Psychological Barriers to Recovery
Posted on April 29, 2016 | Posted in: Aquatic Therapy, HydroWorx, Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation Tips, underwater Treadmill Resources, Water Therapy
Every physical therapist will admit that there is a psychological component to patient success when it comes to returning to activity after surgery. Patients with a positive outlook and experience will exhibit more willingness to push themselves than those who have a pessimistic approach to physical and occupational therapy. One of the main barriers to […]
Read MoreUnderstanding the Financial Returns of Therapy Pools
Posted on December 3, 2015 | Posted in: Aquatic Therapy, Marketing Ideas, underwater Treadmill Resources, Water Therapy
We believe in the amazing power of water and what it can do not only for your patients, but also for your business! We’ve recently added an interactive profit analyzer on our website to provide a high-level overview of what the return could be for your clinic. We have worked with many of our customers to find […]
Read MoreACL Therapy Rehab
Posted on November 13, 2015 | Posted in: Aquatic Therapy, Aquatic Therapy Protocols, Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation Tips, Sports Medicine Resources, underwater Treadmill Resources, Water Therapy, Water Treadmill
The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is a ligament in the knee that prevents excessive forward and rotational knee movements of the tibia (shin) toward the femur (thigh). It’s common for an ACL to tear when an athlete stops moving or changes direction too suddenly during sports activity. Depending on the severity of an ACL injury, […]
Read MoreThe Advantages of Anti-Gravity Rehab Underwater
Posted on October 27, 2015 | Posted in: Aquatic Therapy, HydroWorx, Physical Therapy, Sports Medicine Resources, underwater Treadmill Resources, Water Therapy, Water TreadmillHydroWorx therapy pools provide the equivalent of a zero-gravity environment, ideal for patients who have limitations or special considerations that prohibit land-based exercise, but with the added benefits of water. Physical therapists and athletic trainers both rely on anti-gravity treadmill training in an aquatic therapy pool to unweight patients and athletes, while also tapping into the natural […]
Read More6 Tips for Hydrotherapy Room Design
Posted on October 23, 2015 | Posted in: Aquatic Therapy, HydroWorx, underwater Treadmill Resources, Water Therapy
When considering integrating an aquatic wellness pool into a new facility, there are many things on which to focus: When does the pool get placed? How big should the room be? What does traffic flow look like? Fortunately, the team at HydroWorx has assisted in hundreds of pool room designs and has learned some valuable tips along the way. Designing […]
Read MoreGuillain Barré Syndrome Case Study
Posted on September 15, 2015 | Posted in: Aquatic Therapy, Physical Therapy, underwater Treadmill Resources, Water TherapyAccording to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, Guillain Barré syndrome is a rare disorder that can cause muscle weakness and sometimes paralysis. PubMed Health describes Guillain-Barré syndrome as a serious disorder that occurs when the body’s defense (immune) system mistakenly attacks part of the nervous system. The extent of the disorder ranges and can be extremely […]
Read MoreWarm Water Therapy for Older Adults
Posted on August 21, 2015 | Posted in: Aquatic Therapy, Physical Therapy, Uncategorized, underwater Treadmill Resources, Water Therapy, Water Treadmill
As our bodies age, it can be challenging to stay active. Warm water therapy can provide an opportunity to strengthen muscles, reduce pain and help heal chronic conditions. What Is Warm Water Therapy? Warm water therapy helps patients with musculoskeletal conditions continue to enjoy the activities they love. This hydrotherapy is done through exercises with […]
Read MorePatellar Tendon Revision Recovery | Case Study
Posted on April 9, 2015 | Posted in: Aquatic Therapy, Aquatic Therapy Protocols, Athletic Training, Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation Tips, Sports Medicine Resources, Sports Stories, underwater Treadmill Resources, Water Therapy, Water TreadmillThis 22 year old professional wakeboarder underwent a patellar tendon revision. He previously had a patellar tendon repair and an ACL repair on the same knee. Following the patellar tendon revision, he began his rehab at 10 weeks post op in the HydroWorx pool at Michael Johnson Performance. During the early stages of his pool rehab, […]
Read MorePresbyterian Village North: Where Water Nurtures Healthier Aging
Posted on March 13, 2015 | Posted in: Aquatic Therapy, HydroWorx, Physical Therapy, underwater Treadmill Resources, Water Therapy, Water TreadmillEvery senior living community strives to cater to its population in a variety of ways. This includes offering rehabilitation and fitness options that aren’t available elsewhere. After all, chances are good that as residents age, they will need some kind of physical or occupational therapy, as well as the desire to stay in shape. Statistics […]
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