Easing 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 […]
Read MoreImprove Athletes’ Rehab Time with Water
Posted on June 20, 2017 | Posted in: Aquatic Therapy, HydroWorx, Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation Tips, Sports Stories, Uncategorized, Water Therapy, Water TreadmillOnce an injury has occurred, the most common question asked by an athlete is, “how long will it be until I can return to play?” Depending on the severity of the injury, it varies based on multiple factors including, the type of injury, level of injury, and health of the athlete. These factors will be reflected in […]
Read MoreDolphin Pointe is Diving into Aquatics
Posted on June 19, 2017 | Posted in: Aquatic Therapy, HydroWorx, In the News, Physical Therapy, Water Therapy, Water Treadmill
Dolphin Pointe Health Care located in Jacksonville, Florida decided that they didn’t want to build a typical one story “brick and stick” nursing home behind a shopping center. They wanted to build something unique, so unique is what they made. They chose to build the facility in a special location that exposes one of the […]
Read MoreA Few Tips for Enjoying NATA 2017
Posted on June 13, 2017 | Posted in: Aquatic Therapy, Sports Medicine, Sports Stories, Uncategorized, Water Therapy, Water TreadmillThe 68th National Athletic Trainers’ Association Clinical Symposia and AT Expo is two weeks away and we are excited to be heading to Houston, Texas this year! As we participate in the world’s largest sports medicine expo, find us in Hall C of the George R. Brown Convention Center in booth #3015 to learn about […]
Read MoreResearch Supports Aquatic Exercise for Multiple Sclerosis Patients
Posted on June 13, 2017 | Posted in: Aquatic Therapy, HydroWorx, Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation Tips, Sports Stories, Uncategorized, Water Therapy, Water TreadmillIt is not commonly understood exactly what Multiple Sclerosis (MS) does inside the body. The cause of MS is currently unknown and there is no cure however, there are many treatments that focus on reducing symptoms and improving quality of life. Found on MS LifeLines, there are ten symptoms to look for including: cognitive issues, […]
Read MoreAdding Value With Aquatic Therapy
Posted on June 8, 2017 | Posted in: Aquatic Therapy, HydroWorx, Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation Tips, Water Therapy“Why should we choose your senior living center over another one?” It’s a frequent question that every facility administrator needs to feel confident answering. Yet many senior living providers don’t have a ready answer as to their value-added differentiators. Presbyterian Village North felt that they needed to make sure they never got stuck when it came to answering this question. The goals and objectives […]
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