Making Waves: How to Start an Aquatic Therapy Program
Posted on February 10, 2012 | Posted in: Aquatic Therapy, Aquatic Therapy Protocols, Marketing Ideas
Aquatic therapy has become more widely accepted in modern rehabilitation. Many physical therapy clinics, specializing in everything from sports and orthopedic rehabilitation to neurologic disorders, have established their own facilities with therapy pools in order to better serve their patients. Facilities such as the Cleveland Clinic, the Andrews Institute, OrthoCarolina, Neuroworx, Kennedy Krieger and many […]
Read MoreDiving into Aquatic Shoulder Rehabilitation
Posted on January 26, 2012 | Posted in: Shoulder InjuriesUnfortunately, shoulder injuries are a frequent happening with people of all ages. According to the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, “more than 7 million people experience shoulder problems.” These shoulder injuries may include: arthritis, shoulder impingement, rotator cuff issues and upper-arm sprains. Numerous physical therapists recommend aquatic therapy as a viable option for shoulder rehabilitation because […]
Read MoreHow To Boost Profit Margin with Aquatic Therapy
Posted on January 24, 2012 | Posted in: Aquatic Therapy, Health & Wellness Stories, HydroWorx, Marketing Ideas, Physical Therapy, Uncategorized
For wellness, recreational and physical therapy centers looking to increase profit margin and their client base, adding aquatic therapy to your facility seems like the perfect thing to do. ‘But how do I know it will be a worthwhile investment? How can I increase our facilities profit margin?’ These are the questions that Executive Director […]
Read MoreHow To Pack the Waiting Room of Your Physical Therapy Clinic
Posted on January 12, 2012 | Posted in: Aquatic Therapy, Marketing Ideas, Physical Therapy, UncategorizedWhen you are opening your own physical therapy clinic, packing your waiting room with patients is always a concern. To obtain a competitive advantage, you’ve already made the decision to include aquatic therapy in your facility design, now you just need to make everyone in the surrounding areas aware of the new service you’re offering […]
Read MoreMarketing Your Physical Therapy Clinic With Social Media
Posted on January 5, 2012 | Posted in: Marketing IdeasWhen individuals go to physical therapy school, they’re taught how to be a good therapist. However, many clinical professionals weren’t trained on how to run a business. If you have decided to open your own physical therapy clinic, it’s essential to have basic business skills like management, financial planning and marketing. In the modern world, social […]
Read MoreHydroWorx & Extreme Home Makeover
Posted on November 2, 2011 | Posted in: UncategorizedOn Friday, October 21, 2011, ABC aired one of the most touching, inspirational Extreme Makeover: Home Edition episodes to date. Over a period of 168 hours in June 2011, the Extreme Makeover: Home Edition team built Brian Keefer and his family a house perfectly suited to his special need: paralysis from the neck down. At […]
Read MoreExtreme Makeover: Home Edition Highlights Aquatic Therapy for Patients with Neurological Conditions
Posted on November 2, 2011 | Posted in: News StoriesMiddletown, PA – On Friday, October 21, 2011, ABC aired one of the most touching, inspirational Extreme Makeover: Home Edition episodes to date. Over a period of 168 hours in June 2011, the Extreme Makeover: Home Edition team built Brian Keefer and his family a house perfectly suited to his special need: paralysis from the […]
Read MoreABC's Extreme Makeover: Home Edition Airs Friday, Behind-the-Scenes Video Here!
Posted on October 18, 2011 | Posted in: In the News, UncategorizedCheck out this amazing (not to mention inspirational) behind-the-scenes video of this Friday, October 21, 2011, airing of ABC’s Extreme Makeover: Home Edition episode! We’ll be watching… will you?
Read MoreKennedy Krieger, HydroWorx Band Together in October "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" Episode
Posted on October 16, 2011 | Posted in: In the News, UncategorizedSometimes, an action as simple as holding oneself upright in a chair or feeling the pressure of a parent’s hug can be deemed miraculous. It certainly has been for Brian Keefer, 23, a patient of the International Center for Spinal Cord Injury at Kennedy Krieger Institute in Baltimore, who is rallying from a life-altering accident with poise, grace and the help of experts.
Read MoreHydroWorx Celebrates Aging at LeadingAge (formerly AAHSA) Conference
Posted on October 13, 2011 | Posted in: In the News, UncategorizedOn an International scale, men and women are living longer, fuller lives. Not surprisingly, more and more are driven to remain as healthy as possible despite normal physical responses to aging, such as arthritis, bursitis and other chronic conditions. Fortunately, many have found that the secret to staying active can be as close as water, specifically therapy pools.
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