When Land-Based Strength Training Falters, Turn to the Water
Posted on October 28, 2015 | Posted in: Aquatic Therapy, HydroWorx, Sports Medicine, Sports Stories, Water Therapy, Water TreadmillIt’s something every athlete is familiar with: soreness. This is expected. But what happens when the soreness doesn’t stop and interferes with strength training, speed or explosiveness? Rather than halting the process of getting stronger, many athletes and their athletic trainers are simply turning their attentions to water. Murphy Grant, MS, ATC, NASM-PES, CES, speaks […]
Read MoreThe Advantages of Anti-Gravity Rehab Underwater
Posted on October 27, 2015 | Posted in: Aquatic Therapy, HydroWorx, Physical Therapy, Sports Medicine, underwater treadmill, Water Therapy, Water TreadmillHydroWorx therapy pools provide the equivalent of a zero-gravity environment, ideal for patients who have limitations or special considerations that prohibit land-based exercise, but with the added benefits of water. Physical therapists and athletic trainers both rely on anti-gravity treadmill training in an aquatic therapy pool to unweight patients and athletes, while also tapping into the natural […]
Read More6 Tips for Designing Your Pool Room
Posted on October 23, 2015 | Posted in: Aquatic Therapy, HydroWorx, underwater treadmill, Water Therapy
When considering integrating an aquatic therapy 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? There are also many things that may not be obvious, but are equally important. Fortunately, we have assisted […]
Read More6 Reasons Why You Don’t Want to Miss the NEW HydroWorx 300 at LeadingAge 2015
Posted on October 22, 2015 | Posted in: Aquatic Therapy, HydroWorx, Physical Therapy, Uncategorized, Water Therapy, Water Treadmill
The LeadingAge Annual Meeting is right around the corner, taking place November 2-4 in Boston, MA. We are excited to debut our newest product at the conference this year in Booth #1041. The HydroWorx 300 is the benchmark for construction-free unweighting devices. Utilizing warm water therapy as a medium to enhance rehabilitation, improve balance and ease […]
Read MoreBecoming the Clinic of Choice
Posted on October 21, 2015 | Posted in: Aquatic Therapy, HydroWorx, In the News, underwater treadmill, Water Therapy, Water Treadmill
The following blog post has been summarized from the recent article, “Finding Your Niche: Designing and growing innovative programs,” written by Dr. Michael Velsmid and published in the October issue of IMPACT Magazine. As a physical therapist looking to open a clinic of your own, knowing there are thousands of physical therapy facilities in the […]
Read MoreIntroducing the NEW HydroWorx 350
Posted on October 15, 2015 | Posted in: Aquatic Therapy, Athletic Training, HydroWorx, Running, Sports Medicine, underwater treadmill, Water Treadmill
If you’ve been keeping up with HydroWorx news in the past 6 months, you may have noticed that we recently introduced the HydroWorx 300, making water therapy and performance now available to any facility. The 35″ x 80″ unit easily fits through a 36″ door and can be installed virtually anywhere, making it ideal for physical […]
Read MoreGroin Injury Case Study
Posted on October 15, 2015 | Posted in: Aquatic Therapy, Aquatic Therapy Protocols, Athletic Training, Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation Tips, Sports Medicine, Training Tips
Groin injuries range in type and severity, often in the form of a strain or pull. In this case study, the athlete initially noticed groin pain during cutting drills while attending The Ohio State University football camp. The pain continued and eventually became so severe that he had limited ability to practice or play. After multiple doctor visits […]
Read More6 Steps to Getting Started with Aquatics
Posted on October 9, 2015 | Posted in: Aquatic Education, Aquatic Therapy, Water TherapyDoes the process of starting an aquatics program at your clinic or facility seem overwhelming? Are you concerned that putting in a therapy pool is a complicated process that doesn’t seem worth it? These are valid questions that many people face when considering aquatics for their facility. We’d like to remove some of the concerns […]
Read MoreAchilles Tendon Webinar On-Demand
Posted on October 2, 2015 | Posted in: Aquatic Education, Aquatic Therapy, Aquatic Therapy Protocols, Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation Tips, Sports Medicine, Sports Stories, Training Tips, underwater treadmill, Water Therapy
On September 24, 2015, Katherine Lorens, from University of Utah in Salt Lake City, UT, presented a webinar about the post-operative rehab of a Division I gymnast who suffered a torn achilles tendon. The rehab took place in their HydroWorx 2000 Series pool. Katherine shared details and videos of the protocols used during the rehabilitation and the results of their efforts. The […]
Read MoreActive Aging Week: Increase Flexibility and Strength
Posted on October 2, 2015 | Posted in: Aquatic Conditioning, Aquatic Therapy, Aquatic Therapy Protocols, Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation TipsHappy Active Aging Week! Each year, the International Council on Active Aging celebrates Active Aging Week to engage participants in wellness activities in a safe, friendly and fun atmosphere. Recently, Dr. Paul Hetrick, D.C., R.C.R.D., C.C.E.P., President of The Hetrick Center and Inventor of the HydroWorx 2000 Series pool, presented the webcast, “Aquatic Therapy Anywhere: A […]
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