Training on New Modalities Makes a Difference
Posted on January 19, 2018 | Posted in: Senior Living Communities, Aquatic Therapy, Physical Therapy, underwater treadmill, Water Therapy, Water TreadmillThe following blog post has been summarized from the recent article on McKnights.com, “How training revitalized our aquatics program” by Joseph Hilleary, director of therapy at Wesley Glen Retirement Community. Investing in high-end modalities with advanced technology is a great way to differentiate your physical therapy practice or senior living community from competitors, but getting proper training and staff […]
Read MoreTop Football Teams Trust HydroWorx
Posted on January 16, 2018 | Posted in: Aquatic Therapy, Aquatic Therapy Protocols, Athletic Training, HydroWorx, In the News, Rehabilitation Tips, Sports Medicine, Sports Stories, Training Tips, underwater treadmill, Water Therapy, Water Treadmill
Football is taking center stage in the sporting world as the excitement of the playoffs heat up the otherwise frigid temperatures outside. In Philadelphia, Jacksonville, New England and Minnesota, fans dream of their team making it to US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis to compete on the big stage. HydroWorx has been part of professional football […]
Read MoreWebinar Recap: The Use of Water Immersion for Recovery
Posted on January 12, 2018 | Posted in: Aquatic Conditioning, Aquatic Therapy, Athletic Training, Physical Therapy, Sports Medicine, Training Tips, Water TherapyOn December 20, we hosted a webinar from Nick Held, M.Hk, CSCS, Research and Development Manager at Hydrathletics in Kingston, Ontario. Nick’s experience with aquatics for athletics is far reaching and he has done extensive research on using water immersion for recovery. He shared many of his findings to spark discussion on the use of water immersion. First, […]
Read MoreGrowing Trend: Universities and Senior Living Developments Tying the Knot
Posted on December 28, 2017 | Posted in: Senior Living Communities, Aquatic Therapy, HydroWorx, Physical Therapy, underwater treadmill, Water Treadmill
Good marriages begin with patience, communication, collaboration and common goals. Those that are fully aligned on their path of progression, discussing opportunities and obstacles as they arise, stand the greatest chance to not only survive, but thrive. The same formula applies to the business world; indeed many senior living operators have found it advantageous to […]
Read MoreThe Importance of Experiential Learning
Posted on December 22, 2017 | Posted in: Aquatic Conditioning, Aquatic Education, Aquatic Therapy, Aquatic Therapy Protocols, Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation Tips, Training Tips, underwater treadmill, Water Therapy, Water TreadmillWe all understand the difference between hearing about how great something is and actually experiencing it, like reading about downhill skiing and then feeling our hair wave in the wind, smelling the fragrant pine and seeing the mountaintop view while gliding down the slopes. As small children we’re encouraged to learn with our hands; the […]
Read MoreHow to Kick Start a New Aquatic Therapy Program Webinar
Posted on December 18, 2017 | Posted in: Aquatic Education, Physical Therapy, underwater treadmill, Water Therapy, Water Treadmill, WebinarsOn December 12, 2017, the National Rural Health Association (NRHA) hosted a webinar, that was sponsored by HydroWorx. “How to Kick Start a New Aquatic Therapy Program” was presented by Troy Moore, Owner of Central Kansas Orthopedic Group Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine in Great Bend, KS. Troy recently added aquatic therapy to his clinic and […]
Read More2017 APTA Aquatic Section Excellence in Aquatic Therapy Award
Posted on December 8, 2017 | Posted in: News, Aquatic Therapy
The APTA Aquatic Section is now accepting nominations for their “Excellence in Aquatic Therapy Award.” Because we believe in people being recognized for their awesome achievements in water, even if it isn’t for our own award, we also wanted to share this opportunity for aquatic therapy users! This award is for the Aquatics Physical Therapy Section of the APTA to recognize exceptional […]
Read MoreStunt Performer Suffers Bilateral Quadriceps Tendon Tear
Posted on December 8, 2017 | Posted in: Aquatic Conditioning, Aquatic Therapy, HydroWorx, Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation Tips, Sports Medicine, Sports Stories, underwater treadmill, Water Therapy, Water Treadmill
Quadriceps tendon tears are not extremely common. According to Medscape, “Quadriceps tendon rupture usually occurs during a rapid, eccentric contraction of the quadriceps muscle, with the foot planted and the knee partially flexed. This injury commonly occurs during falls.” Tearing BOTH quadricep tendons is even rarer. Bilateral quadriceps tendon tears can be incredibly painful and frustrating. Since […]
Read MoreWebinar Recap: How to Maximize Utilization of a Senior Aquatics Program
Posted on December 1, 2017 | Posted in: Senior Living Communities, Aquatic Education, Aquatic Therapy, Physical Therapy, underwater treadmill, Water Therapy, Water Treadmill, Webinars
On November 16, 2017, Rachel McDermott, PTA, former Director of Rehabilitation at Stonehill Care Center, presented a webinar on expanding aquatics programs. “How to Maximize Utilization of a Senior Aquatics Program” was a great look into how to get the most out of a therapy pool for multiple applications. Watch the full webinar to get […]
Read MoreAquatic Therapy’s Effect on Patients With Comorbidities
Posted on November 27, 2017 | Posted in: Aquatic Therapy, Physical Therapy, underwater treadmill, Water Therapy, Water TreadmillArthritis, fibromyalgia, orthopedic conditions, chronic pain, neuromuscular and neurological conditions, obesity. Sometimes, several of these conditions occur simultaneously in a patient. This is known as comorbidity. Having comorbidities can make it next to impossible for some patients to participate in traditional land-based therapy. And compliance—the patient’s ability to keep regular appointments and progress through a […]
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