Lymphoma and Spinal Metastases
Patient was diagnosed with lymphoma and the cancer metastasized to his spine. Neurological complications led to an incredible degree of spasticity in the lower body; his ambulation is severely limited as a result. The Carlisle Regional Medical Center utilizes its HydroWorx pool in the patient’s rehabilitation and gait work.
Cerebral Palsy: Mary’s Story
Mary, a patient with cerebral palsy at Pieters Family Life Center, suffered from an injury that resulted in bursitis. Once Mary found herself struggling to perform her daily tasks she knew she had to do something. Mary started going to Pieters Family Life Center to use the HydroWorx Pool to strengthen and stretch her muscles […]
Guillain Barre Syndrome
Bridget was diagnosed with Guillain Barre Syndrome which completely paralyzed her, and landed her in the hospital for a few months. The Physical Therapists at Stonehill Franciscan Services in Dubuque, Iowa heard about Bridget’s story and wanted to do something to help. They invited her to begin training at their facility using their HydroWorx Pool. […]
Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy
The patient developed reflex dypathetic dystrophy following elbow surgery which caused significant restriction in range of motion and high pain levels. The treating clinician is Jeff Conforti, Doctor of Physical Therapy, and the rehabilitation took place at Conforti Physical Therapy in Lemoyne, Pennsylvania.
Polymyalgia Rheumatica
Dan Lent-Koop of Orleans Park Arthritis Associates in Hattiesburg, Mississippi facilitates the rehabilitation of a patient with polymyalgia; she credits the HydroWorx pool for reinvigorating her and enhancing her quality of life.
Geriatric Pain and Stiffness
Alaina Glass exercises 85 year-old Scotty Swanson in the HydroWorx pool at Summit Place Senior Campus in Eden Prairie, MN. Scotty was suffering from general chronic pain and stiffness. Now that he regularly utilizes the pool, he’s experiencing less pain and finds his daily activities to be more enjoyable. Along with noticing a boost in […]
High School Girl with Leukemia
After being diagnosed with leukemia, Gina fought her way through chemo-therapy treatments only to run into another hurdle; the steroids she was given caused a case of Avascular Necrosis (osteonecrosis). Rehabbing in the HydroWorx pool at ACCUA PT in Savage, MN is the main treatment recommended by her doctors. As she rebuilds her joint and […]
Hemophilia A
Bobby Strom suffers from hemophilia A. He did not walk for 3 years at one point as a youngster because of constant joint bleeds. He calls his HydroWorx experience at ACCUA “life-changing” — he had never run before he was introduced to the underwater treadmill. Under Jeff Kallberg’s supervision, Bobby has improved his fitness levels […]
Severe Lower Back Pain
17-year-old baseball player suffers from sever lower back pain 5 months after having a collision on the field. Jeremy Shook, MPT, PES treated the young athlete at Fusion Fitness Physical Therapy in Chattanooga, TN. Page Updated on: April 24, 2020
Lumbosacral Sprain — Severe Pain
Severe and almost unbearable abdominal pain led 68 year old Carolyn to seek help in the HydroWorx pool at Geisinger HealthSouth in Danville, PA. After just a few months in the pool working with her physical trainer, Tammy Frey, she is not only pain-free, but now enjoys exercise as a part of her new and […]