Major Car Accident Victim Saw Remarkable Progress with Aquatic Therapy
Posted on August 8, 2017 | Posted in: Senior Living Communities, Aquatic Therapy, Physical TherapyAn interview with Keith McCrate, PT, Director of Therapy, Presbyterian Village North(PVN), Dallas TX HydroWorx (HW): Tell us about a patient that has benefitted from aquatic therapy and your HydroWorx pool: Keith McGrate (KM): A patient came to us recently who had been involved in a major car crash. She was in her 60s, […]
Read MoreIncreasing Range of Motion After Double Knee Replacement
Posted on August 3, 2017 | Posted in: Aquatic Education, Aquatic Therapy, HydroWorx, Physical Therapy, Water Therapy, Water TreadmillIn the United States alone, over 600,000 knee replacements are performed each year, mostly among adults age 65+, but at increasingly younger ages also. Following a knee replacement surgery, patients endure months of physical therapy in order to properly recover from the procedure. Georgia Physical Therapy, a prominent advocate for aquatic therapy, constantly helps patients […]
Read MoreProviding Hope After Being Wheelchair Bound for 7 Years
Posted on August 1, 2017 | Posted in: Aquatic Therapy, Physical Therapy, underwater treadmill, Water TreadmillThe following blog post has been summarized from the recent article, “From Wading to Walking” by Scott Wesche, DPT, and Samantha Fleming, PTA featured in Rehab Management. Jane could no longer walk or do common daily tasks after a traumatic car accident severely damaged her brain. Over time she was able to regain muscle control […]
Read MoreCombatting Drop Foot with Aquatic Therapy
Posted on July 28, 2017 | Posted in: Aquatic Therapy, Physical Therapy, Uncategorized, underwater treadmill, Water Therapy, Water TreadmillIrene knew she was in the right place as soon as she walked into the doors of Georgia Physical Therapy. After developing drop foot as a result of excessive walking, she constantly had back pain, to the point that it affected her everyday life. Drop foot, a general term for difficulty lifting the front of […]
Read MoreLast University of Minnesota Spring Football Season Without Advanced Hydrotherapy Onsite
Posted on July 28, 2017 | Posted in: NewsThe University of Minnesota is creating a brand new athletic complex, which will incorporate the use of HydroWorx technology. The exciting project known as the Athlete’s Village opens in 2018 and spans to offer student athletes from all rosters. As the school year comes to end, ice hockey nears its end, football once again reigns. […]
Read MoreEasing Joint Replacement Patients Into Physical Therapy With Aquatics
Posted on July 14, 2017 | Posted in: Aquatic Therapy, Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation Tips, Water Therapy, Water TreadmillWith the United States currently experiencing considerable growth in the 65 and older population, more replacement surgeries are being performed every year as a result of aging. In addition to the older population, people in younger age groups may require surgeries as a result of work or sport-related injuries. Whether they are knee, shoulder, ankle or hip […]
Read MoreChoosing Physical Therapy Instead of Surgery After Partial ACL Tear
Posted on July 14, 2017 | Posted in: Aquatic Conditioning, Aquatic Therapy, HydroWorx, Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation Tips, Water Therapy, Water TreadmillA simple jump stop or sudden change of direction can trigger an ACL injury. The athlete immediately has several thoughts including, “Why did this happen to me? Do I need surgery? When can I play sports again? Am I at risk of this happening again?” However, the hardest question for a clinician to answer is “When and […]
Read MoreExtensive Benefits of Aquatic Therapy During Pregnancy
Posted on July 7, 2017 | Posted in: Aquatic Education, Water TherapyAquatic therapy can have great benefits for pregnant women. Every woman has a different experience during pregnancy and many women even have radically different experiences each time they’re pregnant. The most common pregnancy symptoms, such as fatigue and body aches, can be managed with hydrotherapy. A woman’s body endures many changes during pregnancy, the effects of […]
Read MoreHelp Patients Regain Independence with Aquatic Therapy
Posted on June 29, 2017 | Posted in: Aquatic Therapy, HydroWorx, Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation Tips, Sports Stories, Uncategorized, Water Therapy, Water TreadmillWith the Fourth of July around the corner, we will soon be celebrating our country’s independence. For many aging adults and those in physical therapy for a variety of conditions, maintaining and regaining independence is a primary concern. With that in mind, aquatic therapy can be a great alternative to traditional physical therapy. Often, exercises can be completed easier […]
Read MoreUnique Aquatic Therapy Benefits for Critical Access Hospitals
Posted on June 28, 2017 | Posted in: UncategorizedOn June 21, 2017, the National Rural Health Association (NRHA) hosted a webinar on “Aquatic Therapy Applications for Critical Access Hospitals.” In this webinar, Elizabeth McDonald, Director of Therapy Services, Cardiac and Cancer Rehabilitation at Gove County Medical Center in Quinter, KS discussed how they use aquatic therapy with advanced technology to treat multiple patient groups and shared the integration process and growth […]
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