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Free Webinar: Road Map to Creating a Successful Aquatics Program for Seniors

| Posted in: Aquatic Therapy, HydroWorx, Physical Therapy, Uncategorized, Webinars

Stonehill Care Center, a part of Stonehill Franciscan Services in Dubuque, Iowa, is a fully accredited not-for-profit residential and long-term facility with a difference. They use aquatic therapy as an integral part of their rehabilitation and wellness programs. Join us on February 24, 2015 from 1:00pm to 2:00pm EST for the free webinar, “Road Map to Creating a […]

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One Month into the New Year

| Posted in: Aquatic Education, Aquatic Therapy Protocols, underwater Treadmill Resources, Webinars

Don’t let your residents lose focus on healthy goals. Try These 25 Awesome Aquatic Exercises Perfect for Aging Adults! Aquatic exercising in a HydroWorx therapy pool might just be the best kept secret to keeping people active and healthy throughout their lifetimes. It can even be done by individuals with limited mobility, without fear of […]

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The Benefits Of Training With Water For Athletes

| Posted in: Aquatic Conditioning, Athletic Training, Running, Training Tips

Water makes up approximately 70% of the earth and two-thirds of the human body. It has properties that are essential for life, but how does that translate to running? Benefits of Water For Athletes Water itself has many natural properties that can be extremely beneficial to athletes of all stages. Here are just a few of […]

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Herniated Disc Rehab: The Success of Aqua Therapy

| Posted in: Rehabilitation Tips

As individuals age, the discs in their spinal column become more likely to tear and cause pain. If a patient hurts their back and is experiencing sharp nerve pain, the cause could be a slipped disc. Thankfully, the pain can be reduced with physical therapy and enough time.  The spinal column is a complicated system of bones, cushioning discs, nerves and […]

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4 Ways Aquatic Therapy Can Promote Healing After Joint Replacement

| Posted in: Aquatic Therapy, Physical Therapy, Water Therapy

Hundreds of thousands of joint replacements are done each year in the United States. Replacing a joint can be extremely helpful to those who suffer from great pain, but the recovery can sometimes be strenuous. It is important to begin range of motion exercises soon after surgery, but this can often be a painful process. […]

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Case Study: Relief from Chronic Pain and Stiffness with Warm Water Program

| Posted in: Aquatic Therapy Protocols, Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation Tips, Water Therapy

Chronic pain and muscle stiffness are common problems in older adults. The more that they have pain while moving, the less they are willing to do activities, which exacerbates the problem. Often an exercise program can help alleviate some of the pain and stiffness, but the soreness and fear of falling that come with it, leave […]

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Is Underwater Treadmill Training Valuable for Athletes?

| Posted in: Aquatic Conditioning, Athletic Training, Aquatic Therapy Research, Sports Medicine Resources, Training Tips, Water Treadmill

Numerous studies have shown the benefits of running underwater and using an underwater treadmill. University Of Idaho Study One study, in particular, done by the Division of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance from the University of Idaho ‘investigated the cardio-respiratory responses elicited during maximal-effort runs’ using an underwater treadmill and a land treadmill. There […]

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Achilles Tendon Rehab for MLS Soccer Player

| Posted in: Aquatic Therapy, Aquatic Therapy Protocols, Athletic Training, Rehabilitation Tips, Sports Medicine Resources, Sports Stories, Training Tips

The recovery from an achilles tendon rupture can be long and painful, especially when it happens in the first game of a season. Jay DeMerit of the Vancouver Whitecaps, experienced just that, only 6 minutes into the start of the 2013 season. Thankfully he had access to the amazing staff and facilities at Fortius Sport […]

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Using Warm Water Therapy for Patient Morale

| Posted in: Aquatic Therapy, Physical Therapy, Water Therapy

Do you have patients who skip their physical therapy sessions or are frustrated with their rehabilitation program? Many times, patients who require physical therapy for an extended period of time or who experience a lot of pain with rehab stop showing up for appointments or get frustrated and demotivated by their progress. Aquatic therapy can be used as a […]

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10 Basketball Drill Ideas for Aquatic Training

| Posted in: Aquatic Conditioning, Aquatic Therapy Protocols, Athletic Training, Sports Medicine Resources, Training Tips

With the NBA pre-season starting next week, it’s appropriate to provide some ideas for taking conditioning to the pools. A little bit of technology and a lot of creativity can challenge even well-conditioned athletes. The buoyancy and the natural viscosity of the water provide a different environment for executing common land drills with a very different effect. Tim DiFrancesco is […]

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