Water Therapy Deemed "Life-Changing" for Patient with Hemophilia
Posted on September 5, 2014 | Posted in: Aquatic Therapy, Health & Wellness Stories, HydroWorx, Physical Therapy, Water Therapy, Water TreadmillRecently, we reached 23, 205 lives touched daily by HydroWorx technology. This is a story of one of those lives that has been impacted by the healing power of water and HydroWorx technology. According to Cleveland Clinic, hemophilia is a rare hereditary bleeding disorder in which blood cannot clot normally at the site of a […]
Read MoreThree Ways Water Eases Osteoarthritis
Posted on September 4, 2014 | Posted in: OsteoarthritisAccording to the CDC, 13.9% of American adults suffer from osteoarthritis, the most common form of arthritis. Osteoarthritis includes a degenerative breakdown of tissues that eventually causes joint pain. Although there is no cure for the disease, there are many ways to relieve the symptoms, including aquatic therapy. The soothing properties of water, combined with […]
Read More6 Fun Facts about Labor Day!
Posted on September 1, 2014 | Posted in: HydroWorx, In the News, UncategorizedHappy Labor Day! Many of us will be enjoying this day off of work to celebrate the end of summer with family and friends at picnics, pool parties and BBQs. Here are some fun and interesting facts about Labor Day that might help you out in the next game of Trivial Pursuit! Labor Day Facts […]
Read More5 Reasons All Athletes Should Train Underwater
Posted on August 28, 2014 | Posted in: Aquatic Conditioning, Athletic Training, Running, Training TipsWe may not all be professional athletes, but any level of athlete can benefit from underwater running. Whether you are a weekend warrior, a collegiate all-star, first-time 5k runner, professional baseball player or high school lacrosse player, incorporating water into workouts can provide powerful physical and psychological benefits. Here are just five of the ways that […]
Read MoreHydroWorx Track Club
Posted on August 11, 2014 | Posted in: Aquatic Therapy, HydroWorx, Running, Sports Medicine Resources, Sports StoriesThe HydroWorx Track Club was formed in the summer of 2013, just in time for the team of local Central Pennsylvania runners to get suited up for the Harrisburg Mile, the area’s biggest road race. The team won 3 of the 4 elite categories that evening, and has not looked back since. HydroWorx’s support of […]
Read MoreGOOD SHEPHERD PENN PARTNERS FUSES CONVENIENCE AND INNOVATION IN NEW MEGA-USE FACILITY
Posted on August 4, 2014 | Posted in: News StoriesGOOD SHEPHERD PENN PARTNERS FUSES CONVENIENCE AND INNOVATION IN NEW MEGA-USE FACILITY Integration and Collaboration. These are the guiding words behind the recent creation of Penn Medicine’s University City, the new 13 story state-of-the-art facility which fuses together patient convenience and care-giver innovation to bring what planners of the project call “unprecedented […]
Read More4 Advantages of Warm Water Therapy for Osteoarthritis
Posted on August 1, 2014 | Posted in: OsteoarthritisAlthough osteoarthritis oftentimes causes pain and frustration, sometimes the additional implications compound the problem. For instance, individuals find activity difficult and painful so they slowly reduce their amount of exercise and daily activities. This in turn, can lead to weight gain and increased pain when doing even less strenuous activities. Although this is common for […]
Read MoreMaintaining Cardiovascular Fitness After Hip Replacement and Revision
Posted on July 31, 2014 | Posted in: Hip ReplacementAfter two hip replacements and a hip revision, PE teacher, previous Paralympian and coach, Deb Sunderman used the HydroWorx 500 Series pool at ACCUA in Savage, MN to maintain her cardiovascular endurance and strength. After having the hip surgeries, it was difficult for Sunderman to stay active on land (unless she was running after a student […]
Read MoreHydroWorx Track Club Does it Again
Posted on July 18, 2014 | Posted in: Aquatic Therapy, HydroWorx, In the News, Running, Sports Stories, Uncategorized, Water TherapyMembers of the HydroWorx track club were busy in action this week racing in the annual Millers Mutual Harrisburg Mile. History of the Harrisburg Mile: The Harrisburg Mile was founded in July of 1982 by the Harrisburg office of Smith Barney. The leadership baton for the Harrisburg Mile has been passed to Millers Mutual, a long-time […]
Read MoreWorld Class Technology and Therapy for World Class Soldiers
Posted on July 14, 2014 | Posted in: Aquatic Therapy, Athletic Training, HydroWorx, In the News, Physical Therapy, Water Therapy, Water TreadmillThe following information has been summarized from the recent article in Government Recreation and Fitness titled, “Tactical Athletes…Naval Special Warfare Building More Resilient Warriors.” For those who are completing some of the most challenging and dangerous missions in the military, it is essential that they receive the best training, equipment and resources. “Our mission is […]
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