Total Knee Replacement Case Study
Posted on July 9, 2015 | Posted in: Aquatic Therapy, Aquatic Therapy Protocols, Health & Wellness Stories, Physical Therapy, underwater Treadmill ResourcesAccording to the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, more than 600,000 knee replacements are performed each year in the United States. Many patients experience great relief from this surgery, but sometimes the recovery is more difficult than patients initially expect. The physical therapy that accompanies the recovery is extremely important but can be tiring […]
Read MoreHydroWorx to Debut New Construction-Free Product at Annual NATA Conference in St. Louis
Posted on June 25, 2015 | Posted in: News StoriesHydroWorx to Debut New Construction-Free Product at Annual NATA Conference in St. Louis The 66th NATA Clinical Symposia & AT Expo scheduled from June 24-26, 2015, is the place for athletic trainers to touch base with each other, receive valuable education as well as learn about available products to help their clients achieve personal and team […]
Read MoreIntroducing the Second Nominee for the 2015 Excellence in Aquatics Award
Posted on June 6, 2015 | Posted in: Aquatic Therapy, Athletic Training, Physical Therapy, Sports Medicine Resources, Sports Stories, Uncategorized, underwater Treadmill Resources“You have a left leg closed fracture, shaft fracture and compartment syndrome.” It’s the news no football player wants to hear, especially a freshman lineman. Yet those were the unfortunate results after an 18-year-old University of Tennessee first-year student was involved in a very serious motor vehicle accident. Perhaps worst of all for the athlete […]
Read MoreHydroWorx Bursting Bubbles Episode #1: Think the Pool Is Just for Lower Extremity Physical Therapy? Think Again!
Posted on May 29, 2015 | Posted in: Aquatic Education, Aquatic Therapy, Aquatic Therapy Protocols, HydroWorx, Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation TipsOne of the biggest misconceptions in the field of aquatic therapy is the persistent belief that therapy pools can only help patients who require treatment of their lower extremities. The foundation of this myth is easy to understand- people take one look at a four foot deep pool and picture an individual walking in it. […]
Read MoreUpcoming Webinar: Creating a Scalable Business with Aquatic Therapy
Posted on May 22, 2015 | Posted in: Aquatic Education, Physical Therapy, Water Therapy, WebinarsWhen considering opening a new clinic, there are many details to consider particularly for large purchases. One of the things to consider is if or how quickly the purchase will yield a return on investment and it’s ability to grow with the business. Join us May 28, 2015 from 2:00pm to 3:00pm EDT for the free webinar, “Creating […]
Read MoreVoting is Now Open for Excellence in Aquatics Award (SMED)
Posted on May 21, 2015 | Posted in: Aquatic Therapy, HydroWorx, Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation Tips, Sports Medicine Resources, Sports Stories, Uncategorized, Water Therapy, Water TreadmillHydroWorx is proud to announce that the polls are now officially open for the 2015 Excellence in Aquatics Award (SMED)! This award has been created to recognize those who have achieved exceptional rehabilitation results through the use of advanced water therapy. Determination. Innovation. Excellence. Sports fans everywhere love a good comeback story. The spirit of the game is […]
Read MoreCustomer Spotlight: Butler University
Posted on May 11, 2015 | Posted in: Aquatic Therapy, Athletic Training, HydroWorx, Sports Medicine ResourcesEarlier this month we had the chance to visit with Butler University’s Director of Sports Medicine, Ryan Galloy, MA, ATC, CSCS, about the recent changes to Butler’s famous Hinkle Fieldhouse—one of the most historic venues in college sports. Jesse Owens ran in there, Herbert Hoover campaigned there, and Oscar Robertson led his 1955 high school […]
Read MoreUnderwater Treadmill Walking vs. Shallow Water Walking: Benefits for Rehabilitation
Posted on May 7, 2015 | Posted in: Aquatic Therapy, UncategorizedDrs. Dennis Dolny and Eadric Bressel from Utah State University, teamed up to evaluate the effects of underwater treadmill walking in a HydroWorx pool versus shallow water walking in a static pool. Their findings, backed by both raw data as well as underwater camera videos, support clinicians’ anecdotal reports that their patients and athletes who […]
Read MoreUpcoming Webinar: Addressing Potential Misconceptions about Training with Aquatics
Posted on May 5, 2015 | Posted in: Aquatic Conditioning, Aquatic Education, Running, Sports Stories, WebinarsThe benefits of aquatic therapy are becoming increasingly widely accepted. However, there are still some commonly held beliefs about the limitations of the use of aquatics, especially for athletic training and sports performance. Join us May 14, 2015 from 1:00pm to 2:00pm EDT for the free webinar, “Addressing Potential Misconceptions about Training with Aquatics.” Lance Walker, PT, CSCS, Global […]
Read MoreSkilled Nursing Outpatient Therapy Program Explores New Revenue Streams
Posted on May 1, 2015 | Posted in: HydroWorx, Physical Therapy, Water Therapy, Water TreadmillSometimes, you have to make calculated investments when you want to explore new streams of revenue. That’s what happened when Westview Heath Care Center in Dayville, CT, made the decision to open their doors to outpatient services and house a fully equipped treatment facility with a HydroWorx therapy pool. Idea Seeds Are Sown… Westview Health […]
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