Improving Endurance For Patients
Posted on November 21, 2017 | Posted in: Senior Living Communities, Aquatic Conditioning, Aquatic Therapy, HydroWorx, Physical Therapy, underwater treadmill, Water Therapy, Water TreadmillFor physical therapists, the goals of rehabilitation are often driven by patient desires. Certainly, most would like to get back to their previous function, be able to perform activities of daily living and stay independent as long as possible. And sometimes, for those in a senior living community, just being able to improve endurance can make a […]
Read MoreWebinar Recap: The Hydrotherapy Toolkit
Posted on November 20, 2017 | Posted in: Aquatic Therapy, Aquatic Therapy Protocols, Athletic Training, Rehabilitation Tips, Sports Medicine, Training Tips, underwater treadmill, Water Therapy, Water Treadmill, WebinarsOn October 12, 2017 we hosted a webinar entitled “The Hydrotherapy Toolkit: An Equipment Guide to Elevate Rehab” by Collin Francis, MS, ATC, LAT, Assistant Football Athletic Trainer at Indiana University. He did a great job reviewing a multitude of tools that can be used to make rehab in a pool more effective, efficient and fun. Watch […]
Read More3 Keys to PT Clinic’s Community Partnership Success
Posted on November 10, 2017 | Posted in: Aquatic Therapy, HydroWorx, Physical Therapy, Sports Medicine, underwater treadmill, Water Therapy, Water Treadmill
The following blog post has been summarized from the recent article, “Keys to Community Partnership Success for Your Neighborhood.” by Angie Christopher, DC, ART, MUAC, FAKIR, owner of AZ Spine Disc & Sport(AZSDS), and Curtiss Young, PT, MPT. In this article, Angie and Curtiss suggest that being known as a “go to” care provider in the community takes more […]
Read MoreExpected and Unexpected Advantages of Hydrotherapy
Posted on November 10, 2017 | Posted in: Aquatic Therapy, HydroWorx, Physical Therapy, Uncategorized, underwater treadmill, Water Therapy, Water TreadmillThe following blog post has been summarized from the recent article, “Hydrotherapy Buoys Rehab Journeys” by Troy Moore, PT, DPT, CSCS, Founder of Central Kansas Orthopedic Group Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine. In this recent article, Troy Moore, Founder of Central Kansas Orthopedic Group Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine (CKOG), discusses how he was using hydrotherapy long before long […]
Read MoreAquatic Therapy Aids Pediatric Cancer Survivor Recovery
Posted on November 3, 2017 | Posted in: Pediatric, Aquatic Therapy, Physical Therapy, Water TherapyEarlier this month, WBAL in Baltimore and CNN reported on a 2 ½ year-old girl who travels regularly with her family from Miami, Florida to Baltimore’s Kennedy Krieger Institute to utilize, among other therapies, Kennedy Krieger’s HydroWorx pool and ultramodern aquatic therapy program. This young girl was born without incident, but a few months later […]
Read More3 Ways to Build a Robust Aquatics Program without the Cost of New Hires
Posted on November 3, 2017 | Posted in: Senior Living Communities, Aquatic Therapy, Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation Tips, Water TherapyThe phrase “It takes a village to raise a child” is an African proverb that asserts a child has the best opportunity to become a healthy adult if the entire community takes an active role in contributing to his rearing. Likewise, patients of a therapy center are best served when cooperation and teamwork are employed […]
Read MoreStarting An Aquatic Therapy Program: A Q&A With Rock Valley PT
Posted on October 28, 2017 | Posted in: Aquatic Therapy, HydroWorx, Physical Therapy, Water Therapy, Water TreadmillStarting an aquatic therapy program may seem overwhelming for a physical therapy clinic, but for many it ends up being a extremely valuable asset. Rock Valley Physical Therapy in Davenport, IA invested in a HydroWorx 3500 pool in March 2017. Since then, they’ve seen very positive results, both in patient outcomes and business growth. We recently […]
Read MoreWhy Baseball Athletic Trainers Love Hydrotherapy
Posted on October 23, 2017 | Posted in: Aquatic Therapy, Athletic Training, Sports Medicine, Training Tips, Water TherapyThe fresh nip in the air tells us that baseball’s post season is coming to a close, along with the excitement and thrill that accompanies October’s best sports setting. The 2017 playoffs came with the traditional excitement and thrill. Now we watch as LA battles Houston on October’s biggest stage. We acknowledge our many clients for […]
Read MoreChanging the Landscape of Senior Care By Empowering Staff
Posted on October 20, 2017 | Posted in: Senior Living Communities, HydroWorx, Physical Therapy, underwater treadmill, Water TherapyThe most recent edition of Senior Housing Business Magazine features Geoff Fraser, Clear Choice Health Care’s Senior Vice President of Operations , as a guest columnist. Clear Choice Health Care is changing the landscape of senior care by discovering new delivery methods, using resources creatively and nurturing community partnerships. In the article, Geoff discusses how operators […]
Read MoreRecent Webinar: Training Distance Runners in an Aquatic Environment
Posted on October 6, 2017 | Posted in: Aquatic Conditioning, Aquatic Education, Athletic Training, HydroWorx, Sports Medicine, underwater treadmill, Water Treadmill, Webinars
On September 14, 2017 Hugh Blocker presented a webinar titled, “Training Distance Runners in an Aquatic Environment.” As the assistant athletic trainer for cross country and track and field at Liberty University in Lynchburg, VA, Hugh has vast experience in helping runners train, decrease times and stay healthy. In this webinar, Hugh shares how athletes […]
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