Happy Thanksgiving from HydroWorx
Posted on November 26, 2015 | Posted in: Uncategorized
Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at HydroWorx. We have so much to be thankful for this year including all of you, our faithful readers and HydroWorx advocates. We are all also thankful for our families, friends, our loyal customers and being able to help heal so many people with aquatic therapy! We took a […]
Read MoreACL Therapy Rehab
Posted on November 13, 2015 | Posted in: ACLs & Knees
The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is a ligament in the knee that prevents excessive forward and rotational knee movements of the tibia (shin) toward the femur (thigh). It’s common for an ACL to tear when an athlete stops moving or changes direction too suddenly during sports activity. Depending on the severity of an ACL injury, […]
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 MoreBenefits of Hot and Cold Contrast Recovery for Athletes
Posted on September 16, 2015 | Posted in: Aquatic Therapy, HydroWorx, Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation Tips, Sports Stories
We’re all ready for another season of professional football, and the athletes are geared up for the coming months of serious training, intense play, and dealing with common sports injuries like bruises, sprains and strains. The majority of our HydroWorx football customers, including the Arizona Cardinals, Cincinnati Bengals, Dallas Cowboys, Detroit Lions, Kansas City Chiefs, […]
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 MoreTerrapin Physical Therapy Takes Plunge, Becomes First HydroWorx 300 Customer
Posted on September 1, 2015 | Posted in: News StoriesWhen the above ground, construction-free HydroWorx 300 underwater treadmill system was initially unveiled in June at the National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) conference, there was no shortage of interest. Attendees at the annual event were fascinated by this stand-alone piece of equipment offering underwater treadmill speeds of 0.1 to 10 mph, resistance jet and a water-resistant touch […]
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 […]
Read MoreWarm Water Therapy for Older Adults
Posted on August 21, 2015 | Posted in: Aging
As our bodies age, it can be challenging to stay active. Warm water therapy can provide an opportunity to strengthen muscles, reduce pain and help heal chronic conditions. What Is Warm Water Therapy? Warm water therapy helps patients with musculoskeletal conditions continue to enjoy the activities they love. This hydrotherapy is done through exercises with […]
Read MoreVereen Center Celebrates Two Years Of Growth, Innovation
Posted on August 12, 2015 | Posted in: News StoriesIn Vereen Rehabilitation’s Center’s two-year existence, the regional medical center has increased rehab patient volume over 200% through championing a robust aquatic therapy program, providing a full range of therapeutic services, launching a sports medicine program which now services seven area schools—including 110 varsity teams—and even hosting to a weekly TV show. “These first few […]
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