Sports Aquatic Therapy Guide
Posted on April 19, 2013 | Posted in: Aquatic Therapy, HydroWorx, Physical Therapy, Running, Sports Medicine Resources, Sports Stories, Water Therapy, Water TreadmillAquatic therapy is simply physical therapy that is performed in the water. Sports aquatic therapy is both physical therapy and performance training in the water for athletes and/or specific sports. More and more physicians, athletic trainers and coaches are turning to aquatic sports therapy to help athletes reach new heights. The rigors of intense training […]
Read MoreWater Chemistry Tips From Our Service Experts
Posted on April 5, 2013 | Posted in: Aquatic Therapy, Guest Bloggers, HydroWorx, Life at HydroWorx, Uncategorized, Water TherapyThe most important daily task of a Hydroworx pool operator is checking and balancing of the water chemistry. The operators or managers of the pools are responsible for the safety of the patients that they are placing in the water. Since the pools are heated and are exposed to many people in a days time, […]
Read MoreUsing the Power of Water for Knee Rehabilitation
Posted on April 4, 2013 | Posted in: ACLs & KneesRehabbing injuries following surgery can be a challenge for many reasons and for both the patient and the therapist. Therapists want nothing more than to help their patients heal and get healthy, but patients often experience pain and discomfort on a daily basis. The surgical incision area is very sore, the muscles surrounding the area […]
Read MoreCoping with Chronic Pain
Posted on March 29, 2013 | Posted in: Aquatic Therapy, HydroWorx, Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation Tips, Uncategorized, Water Therapy, Water TreadmillChronic pain, according to the American Academy of Pain Medicine, affects 100 million American adults, more than heart disease, cancer and diabetes combined. An even more staggering statistic states the 1.5 billion people worldwide suffer from chronic pain. Millions of individuals wake up each day with persistent pain that can often be crippling. Many chronic pain […]
Read MorePreventing & Healing ACL Injuries in Females Through the Use of Aquatics
Posted on March 28, 2013 | Posted in: ACLs & KneesACL injuries have become more common in female athletes than males. More than 20,000 high school girls suffer a serious sports-related knee injury each year in the United States, according to the Chicago-based Children’s Memorial Institute for Sports Medicine. Girls are up to seven times more likely to injure their anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) than […]
Read MoreGenesis HealthCare Pioneers Short-Term Rehab Stays with PowerBack Program, Features HydroWorx Aquatic Therapy
Posted on March 27, 2013 | Posted in: News StoriesGenesis HealthCare Pioneers Short-Term Rehab Stays with PowerBack Program, Features HydroWorx Aquatic Therapy The face of retirement community living is changing its model, due to the foresight of industry leaders such as Genesis HealthCare. Knowing that some adults ages 50+ require short-term rehabilitation stays without the need for lifetime residency commitments, Genesis has […]
Read MoreAquatic Therapy Provides Hope for Parkinson’s Disease Patients; Free Webinar on Subject Offered by HydroWorx and APTA
Posted on March 19, 2013 | Posted in: News StoriesAquatic Therapy Provides Hope for Parkinson’s Disease Patients; Free Webinar on Subject Offered by HydroWorx and APTA The loss of physical abilities typically associated with Parkinson’s disease may not be inevitable. Researchers and physical therapists have begun to study the correlation between aquatic therapy and Parkinson’s, and the outcomes have been nothing short of […]
Read MoreHydrotherapy, a Key Component for the Premier League
Posted on March 13, 2013 | Posted in: Aquatic Therapy, HydroWorx, In the News, Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation Tips, Running, Sports Medicine Resources, Sports Stories, Uncategorized, Water Therapy, Water TreadmillOne day it’s a patient at a clinic, the next day it’s a Duke basketball player and today, it’s all about the Premier League Football Clubs. The stories of facilities, individuals and teams that are using and benefiting from the pools are continuing to grow. But what’s even more interesting, is that each story is unique. A recent article […]
Read MoreWhat an Inspiring Comeback Story
Posted on March 11, 2013 | Posted in: Aquatic Therapy, Athletic Training, HydroWorx, In the News, Rehabilitation Tips, Sports Medicine Resources, Sports Stories, Water Therapy, Water TreadmillWhether you are or aren’t a basketball fan or sports fanatic, this story is one that will leave you with chills. Ryan Kelly, Duke University’s senior basketball forward, had missed 12 games due to a foot injury that kept him on crutches. Kelly was determined to get back on the court before the end of […]
Read MoreParkinson’s Disease Aquatic Therapy Helps Patients
Posted on March 7, 2013 | Posted in: ParkinsonsParkinson’s disease is a chronic and progressive disorder that impacts movement and coordination. Symptoms happen because of the loss of neurons and decrease in dopamine production in the brain. Patients with Parkinson’s can have many different symptoms, including: Tremors Rigidity or stiffness, especially affecting the limbs and torso Small movements Impaired balance Slow movement or […]
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