National Alzheimer’s Awareness Month
Posted on November 24, 2020 | Posted in: Senior Living Communities, Aquatic Therapy, HydroWorx, Water TherapyNovember is a month where we start to feel the holiday season upon us. We start thinking about Thanksgiving turkey, gathering with family, and the things for which we are thankful in our lives. It is important to remember that there is more to the month of November beyond the Thanksgiving Day turkey. November is […]
Read MoreFacility Spotlight: Fyzical Cincinnati
Posted on October 22, 2020 | Posted in: Facility Spotlight, Aquatic Therapy, HydroWorx, Physical Therapy, Water TherapyWe are excited to shine our facility spotlight on Fyzical Cincinnati, formerly known as Howell Rehab. Alan Howell, owner, has been a long time HydroWorx customer and has used several of our products ranging from the HydroWorx 2000 to the EVO . Alan said that he learned about the healing properties of water while working with […]
Read MoreFacility Spotlight: Fuller Physical Therapy
Posted on October 20, 2020 | Posted in: Facility Spotlight, Aquatic Therapy, HydroWorx, Physical TherapyFuller Physical Therapy currently provides outpatient therapy via six clinics to rural communities in Kentucky. Fuller PT offers many different modalities to help with pain management and mobility. Fuller PT didn’t start out this large, in fact, Chris started in a home office, treating primarily workers’ compensation patients who needed appointments after hours or on […]
Read MoreUsing Water to Enhance Recovery for Athletes
Posted on July 15, 2020 | Posted in: Aquatic Conditioning, Aquatic Therapy, Athletic Training, HydroWorx, Sports Medicine Resources, Water Therapy
Aquatic therapy has long been used as a method for athletes to quickly recover from an injury and return to their sport. This type of modality has allowed for athletes to train and rehabilitate even when they are suffering from injuries that are chronic or reoccurring. Using a hot or cold pool after a workout […]
Read More10 Tips for Preparing an Application for Funding
Posted on May 11, 2020 | Posted in: Aquatic Education, Aquatic Therapy, Water Therapy
By: Paula Bodine, HydroWorx Clincal Education Specialist During these unprecedented times, many of us are trying to find creative ways to keep our projects and businesses going. Grants are a great way to seek community, state or even federal funding for your clinic, care center or hospital. We understand that you want to make your health and wellness […]
Read More5 Things to Tell Your Patient Before an Aquatic Therapy Session
Posted on November 27, 2019 | Posted in: Aquatic TherapyAquatic therapy can be a relaxing and fun experience, but patients may be nervous when they first start coming to sessions. That’s why it is important for the clinician to explain everything they need to know ahead of time — that way, the patient will feel more comfortable before the session and enjoy the experience […]
Read MoreResearch: Cold Water Immersion VS Whole Body Cryotherapy
Posted on October 25, 2019 | Posted in: Aquatic Therapy, Athletic Training, Rehabilitation Tips, Aquatic Therapy Research, Water TherapyAn international study on the effects of cold water immersion (CWI) as compared to whole body cryotherapy (WBC) was done to identify if one modality is better than another for recovery. Specifically, the study set out to examine the effects of CWI and WBC on femoral artery, blood flow and thermoregulatory responses. The study method […]
Read MoreThe Psychological Benefits of Aquatic Therapy
Posted on September 19, 2019 | Posted in: Facility Spotlight, Aquatic Education, Aquatic Therapy, Aquatic Therapy Protocols, Athletic TrainingWhile the physiological benefits of aquatic therapy are fairly well known, there are some additional benefits. Patients can experience numerous psychological benefits when they engage in regular pool exercises. Aquatic therapy will help individuals strengthen their bodies and manage pain, but can also improve their overall mental health. Below are a few unexpected psychological benefits […]
Read MoreShowstopper Pool at Special Needs School
Posted on August 16, 2019 | Posted in: Facility Spotlight, Aquatic Therapy, HydroWorx, Physical Therapy, Water Therapy, Water TreadmillPatty Hornak, Manager Therapy Services Patty Hornak serves as the Manager of Therapy Services for St. Vincent’s Special Needs Service’s Feroleto Children’s Development Center in Trumbull, Connecticut. This private school provides education for students with disabilities in 30 surrounding towns. Eight years ago, when their new president asked her what new equipment they needed, Patty’s […]
Read MoreAquatic Therapy For Spinal CSF Leak | Case Study
Posted on May 31, 2019 | Posted in: Aquatic Conditioning, Aquatic Therapy, HydroWorx, Physical Therapy, Uncategorized, underwater Treadmill Resources, Water Therapy, Water Treadmill
Spinal CSF Leak Case Study Two-to-three times a week Connie Deline, MD, prepares her workout clothes for an early morning jog. But instead of running shoes and windbreaker, Connie reaches for her aqua shoes and swimsuit. Over a decade s ago, Connie, who’d never really been sick, experienced an excruciating headache. Within 30 minutes she […]
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