Hydrotherapy for Rheumatoid Arthritis
Posted on July 17, 2012 | Posted in: Aquatic Therapy, HydroWorx, Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation Tips, Uncategorized, Water Therapy, Water TreadmillRheumatoid arthritis is a frequently misunderstood condition. Many people — even professional physical therapists — confuse it with osteoarthritis (OA), a similar condition that stems from different causes and demands a separate treatment approach. Unlike OA, rheumatoid arthritis can affect patients at any age and is not caused by the deterioration of joints. Instead, rheumatoid […]
Read MoreAnnouncing the First Ever HydroWorx Underwater Marathon!
Posted on April 25, 2012 | Posted in: Aquatic Therapy, HydroWorx, In the News, Rehabilitation Tips, Sports Medicine Resources, Sports Stories, UncategorizedJames R. Andrews, M.D., Athlete’s Performance & HydroWorx join together to raise money for Eagle Fund with the first ever Underwater Marathon on September 9, 2012. The Eagle Fund, a designated fund within the Andrews Institute Foundation, enables wounded warriors to rehabilitate at the Andrews Institute for Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine and Athletes’ Performance using […]
Read MoreImproving Posture With Water
Posted on April 12, 2012 | Posted in: Aquatic Therapy, Health & Wellness Stories, HydroWorx, Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation Tips, Training Tips, Water Therapy, Water TreadmillKim Eichinger, Executive Director of fitness at Country Meadows Retirement Community, and author of the ADVANCE article, Better Posture Through Aquatics, speaks about the benefits of aquatics for aging adults in improving posture. For the many aging adults who use walkers or other assistive devices, maintaining proper posture is a huge challenge. But, fortunately with the advancement of […]
Read MoreWater Chemistry: How to Balance Pool Water
Posted on March 2, 2012 | Posted in: Aquatic Conditioning, Aquatic Therapy, Rehabilitation Tips, Uncategorized, Water Therapy, Water TreadmillAquatic wellness pools require special attention to maintain water chemistry. Since the primary purpose of a HydroWorx pool is health and wellness, keeping the water at a safe pH level is essential. At HydroWorx, we produce quality aquatic wellness pools for sports injuries and chronic conditions, and we’ll tell you all you need to know […]
Read MoreUnderwater Treadmills Woo Boomers to Retirement Communities, Encourage Innovative Fitness Programs
Posted on February 22, 2012 | Posted in: Aquatic Therapy, Guest Bloggers, Health & Wellness Stories, Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation Tips, Uncategorized, Water TreadmillCourtesy of Kim Eichinger, Director of Fitness Country Meadows Retirement Communities There are more than 77 million “Baby Boomers” in America, and reports show that they are inclined to live more active lifestyles than those of previous generations. This ultra-fascinating population is turning 65 at a rate of 10,000 a day… and will be for […]
Read MoreMaking 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 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 MoreAquatic Therapy Melts 35 Pounds off 85-year-old
Posted on May 25, 2011 | Posted in: Aquatic Therapy, UncategorizedThink aquatic therapy and weight loss only go hand-in-hand for “youngsters”? Then it’s time to meet Margaret!
Read MoreAquatic Therapy for Patients with Arthritis
Posted on April 20, 2011 | Posted in: Aquatic Therapy, Guest Bloggers, Uncategorized“In the current healthcare environment, the Hydroworx pool is an ideal tool for individuals with arthritis.” – Dan Seidler, PT, Executive Director, Westchester Square Physical Therapy (www.wspt.org)
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