Four Lessons from USU’s New Center for Clinical Excellence
Posted on September 5, 2018 | Posted in: Facility Spotlight, Aquatic Therapy, Water TherapyPrior to 2005, Beth Foley pictured herself enjoying a long and fulfilling career teaching students at Utah State University. She didn’t foresee leading teams of contractors, administrators and architects in a $40 million construction project as college dean. “I didn’t apply for the job of dean,” stated Dean Foley. “But sometimes our course in life […]
Read MoreWebinar Recap: Aquatic Therapy for Knee Replacement
Posted on August 31, 2018 | Posted in: Aquatic Education, Aquatic Therapy, Aquatic Therapy Protocols, Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation Tips, underwater treadmill, Water Therapy, Water Treadmill, WebinarsWe recently hosted a webinar on Total Knee Aquatic Therapy Progressions for Low to High Level Patients presented by Olmer Cruz, PTA, Peak Performance Physical Therapy in Lynbrook, NY. In this webinar, Olmer takes the viewer through a host of protocols that are beneficial for those with a total knee replacement or other knee injuries. Having […]
Read MoreAquatic HIIT: Increasing Fitness at Any Level
Posted on August 17, 2018 | Posted in: Aquatic Therapy, Health & Wellness Stories, Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation Tips, Training Tips, underwater treadmill, Water Therapy, Water TreadmillWhile High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) is often used in training high level athletes, it has been shown to provide benefits for individuals at any age or fitness level. Why? In short, these workouts provide health benefits while saving time. Bursts of intense training sandwiched between short rest periods, repeated for 15 minutes or so […]
Read MoreCreating a Senior Living Facility that Stands Out
Posted on August 16, 2018 | Posted in: Senior Living Communities, Aquatic Therapy, HydroWorx, Marketing Ideas, Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation Tips, underwater treadmill, Water TherapyThe following blog post has been summarized from the recent article from Rehab Management, “Building Aquatic Therapy Programs in the Senior Sector.” In this article, Kimmer O’Neill, Director of Therapy at Clear Choice Health Care in Port Charlotte, FL provides some great insight into how to build a rehab facility that doesn’t just perform but […]
Read More6 Reasons Water Outweighs Air
Posted on August 9, 2018 | Posted in: Aquatic Therapy, HydroWorx, Physical Therapy, underwater treadmill, Water TherapyThrough the years, exercise engineers have developed many methods for patients to unweight. These systems vary in their effectiveness and form—all of them aiding patients who are recovering from surgery, recovering from injury or confronting mobility issues due to obesity, neurological disorders or arthritis, to name a few. Overhead track and harness systems were developed […]
Read MoreAquatics for Track & Field
Posted on August 1, 2018 | Posted in: Athletic Training, Oregon Project, Running, Sports Medicine, Uncategorized, underwater treadmill, Water Treadmill
As with many sports, aquatic therapy and its prowess as a game-changing modality has influenced world-class track & field athletes. Underwater treadmill training is trusted across running circles from professional running teams, such as the Oregon Project, to college track and field teams, like Liberty University, to recreational runners needing a low-impact alternative to high […]
Read MoreSetting the Stage for Water Therapy
Posted on August 1, 2018 | Posted in: Senior Living Communities, Aquatic Education, Aquatic Therapy, Physical Therapy, underwater treadmill, Webinars
We recently hosted a webinar, “New Look for Rehab: Advancing the Actors Fund Home Vision with Aquatic Therapy” presented by Steve Leone, AIA, LEED™ap BD+C, Principal, Spiezle Architectural Group, Inc. and Jordan Strohl, Administrator, The Actors Fund Home in Englewood, NJ. “That’s exactly what we need!” […]
Read MoreHima Dilal’s Integrated Therapy Modalities Bring Healing to South Carolina’s Midlands
Posted on July 26, 2018 | Posted in: Pediatric, Aquatic Therapy, HydroWorx, Physical Therapy, underwater treadmill, Water Therapy, Water Treadmill
She’s a frequent guest on Columbia’s version of Good Morning America and other local TV shows. She’s a published author and lectures across South Carolina on the benefits of aquatic therapy. But most importantly, she’s the founder and head therapist at Vital Energy Wellness and Rehab Center, where she and her staff help patients with insurmountable […]
Read MoreAquatic Therapy’s Impact on Recovery, Movement and Rest
Posted on July 20, 2018 | Posted in: Aquatic Therapy, Athletic Training, Rehabilitation Tips, Sports Medicine, Training Tips, Water Therapy
We often notice trends as they relate to the industries we serve, including rehab, senior care, fitness, and athletic training. Lately we’ve seen a trend toward the discussion of movement vs. rest as the most beneficial for recovery. What is recovery? First, let’s define “recovery.” Many people still think recovery means sitting around on the […]
Read MoreFacility Spotlight: TRIA Orthopedic Center
Posted on July 19, 2018 | Posted in: Facility Spotlight, Aquatic Therapy, HydroWorx, Physical Therapy, Sports Medicine, underwater treadmill, Water Therapy
We love to highlight our partners showcasing new aquatic therapy business models, techniques or innovative programming. Having just begun their new aquatic program with a HydroWorx 3500 Series in September 2017, TRIA Orthopedic Center in Woodbury, MN is already gaining notice for their new aquatic modality and its complement to TRIA’s other pioneering services, such as […]
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