Increase Energy Levels With Aquatic Therapy
Posted on May 27, 2016 | Posted in: Aquatic Therapy, HydroWorx, underwater Treadmill Resources, Water Therapy, Water Treadmill
Summer time and warmer weather typically mean more outdoor activities. For older adults with mobility and balance issues, this can cause a great deal of difficulty. Outdoor gardening, walking, golfing and other activities are often more appealing as the weather warms up, however they require more strength and stability than we give credit. One way to build muscle strength […]
Read MoreHydrotherapy For Traumatic Brain Injury | Case Study
Posted on May 13, 2016 | Posted in: Aquatic Therapy Protocols, Physical Therapy, underwater Treadmill Resources, Water Therapy, Water TreadmillSteve was in a horrific motorcycle accident. He and his girlfriend were on their motorcycle, stopped at a red light behind a pickup truck when a drunk driver missed the stop and pinned them against the truck in front of them. His girlfriend was killed at the scene. Stevewas severely injured including a traumatic brain injury which caused […]
Read MoreIncrease 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 MoreGERIATHLETICS: TRAINING COMPETITIVE ATHLETES OVER 65 WITH HIGH INTENSITY UNDERWATER Webinar On-Demand
Posted on March 24, 2016 | Posted in: Aquatic Therapy, HydroWorx, Water Therapy, Water Treadmill, Webinars
On March 8, 2016, we hosted the webinar, “Geriathletics: Training Competitive Athletes Over 65 with High Intensity Underwater.” Mike Studer, President and Co-owner of Northwest Rehabilitation Associates located in Salem, Oregon, presented key information to tailor aquatic programs for senior competitive senior athletes involved in activities such as recreational running and even triathlons. Mike has been […]
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 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 with limitations or special considerations that prohibit land-based exercise but with the added benefits of water. Physical therapists and athletic trainers both rely on underwater anti-gravity treadmill training in an aquatic therapy pool to unweight patients and athletes while also tapping into the natural healing properties of warm water. […]
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 MoreHydrotherapy Myths
Posted on August 31, 2015 | Posted in: Aquatic Education, Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation Tips, Uncategorized, Water Therapy, Water Treadmill
Myth 1: Aquatic Therapy Cannot Happen Until A Wound Is Healed “Aquatic therapy can’t begin until a wound is completely healed…right?” This statement is uttered on a regular basis, usually by well-meaning professionals who are unaware that it’s based on antiquated understandings and misconceptions about water therapy. Randy Cohen of the University of Arizona is […]
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