Severed Carotid Artery Resulting in a Stroke
Angee Neish of Kansas Joint and Spine treats Charlene, an inspiring young woman who is recovering from a tragic car crash. Charlene was on her way back from Duke University, having evaluated the Medical School there, when her vehicle was struck from behind by a careless tractor trailer. In addition to a broken femur and […]
Severe Stroke
Chuck Ciraolo suffered a stroke four and a half years ago. His family was told it was so severe and that he should not have survived and would likely be a vegetable the rest of his life. He is a regular visitor at Pieters Family Life Center, a part of Heritage Christian Services in Rochester, […]
20-Year-Old Suffering from Stroke and AVN
People might not think of a stroke and twenty year old in the same story, but that is exactly what happened to this now twenty-two year old female. This patient suffered a stroke just two years ago and had even more hurdles to jump when her steroids caused Avascular Narcosis Desicanns (AVN). She has already […]
Pulmonary Edema
Stephen Horne, was in the ICU and on a ventilator for almost two weeks after his episode. Three weeks after he was discharged, the physical therapists at Freeman were working to help him get back to his daily activities. Stephen also has some foot problems that limit what he is able to accomplish on land. […]
Popliteal Pterygium Syndrome
Seven-year-old Nick Nelson was born with popliteal pterygium syndrome. His legs are bound by an extensive web running from behind the knee down to the heel. His ability to locomote has been dramatically reduced by his legs’ lack of flexion and extension. In order to improve his quality of life, doctors plan to amputate his […]
Peripheral Neuropathy
88 year-old Jack suffers from Peripheral Neuropathy. It has affected his balance and core strength, and has been the cause of multiple dangerous falls. Watch as Mike Studer, PT, MHS, NCS, CEEAA of Northwest Rehabilitation Associates in Salem, OR, successfully combats Jack’s diagnosis with the safe and effective water environment, utilizing the HydroWorx pool. Jack […]
32 Year-Old Athlete Diagnosed with Mulitple Sclerosis
Rick Ebner was a collegiate running back and wrestler. His life revolved around athletic activity until, at age 32, he was diagnosed with Multiple sclerosis. He utilizes the HydroWorx pool With Chris Kost at ACCUA in Savage, MN. He has gained strength, confidence, balance, and capability through exercising and rehabilitating on the treadmill in the […]
Multiple Sclerosis
Kim, a single mom of three, does all the things that any mom of three needs to do. But Kim does all of this while dealing with the effects of Multiple Sclerosis (MS). These effects cause her to use crutches to get around at work and home and to use a wheelchair for longer travels. […]
MS and Parkinson’s
Virginia Bishop has been living with multiple sclerosis and Parkinson’s disease since the mid-nineties. Her declining strength and balance had gradually infringed upon her quality of life. Fortunately, this brought Virginia to Walnut Ridge in Clive, IA. Nick Drey, the senior community’s Director of Wellness created an aquatic therapy protocol for Virginia in their HydroWorx […]
Medulloblastoma Tumor
This child suffers from a Medulloblastoma Tumor in a posterior location of the brain. Following chemotherapy and tumor recurrence, HydroWorx aquatic therapy is utilized by the treating Physical Therapist, Cindy Jarosch. Sessions occur at Children’s Hospital of St. Paul/Minneapolis, Minnesota in a HydroWorx pool. Page Updated on: April 24, 2020