Your Questions on Aquatic Therapy Answered by Private Practice Clinician
Posted on May 16, 2017 | Posted in: Aquatic Therapy, HydroWorx, Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation Tips, Uncategorized, underwater Treadmill Resources, Water Therapy, Water Treadmill
Recently, HydroWorx hosted a live informal Q&A session on the topic of using aquatic therapy in a physical therapy clinic setting. Host, Mike Foster, PTA, Regional Clinical Manager at Peak Performance Physical Therapy located in New York, shared his experiences with aquatic therapy, offered at two clinic locations with the HydroWorx 300 and 500 Series. 28 years […]
Read MoreOn-Demand Webinar: Utilizing Aquatic Therapy for Groin Injury: A Case Review
Posted on April 18, 2017 | Posted in: Aquatic Therapy, HydroWorx, Physical Therapy, Sports Medicine Resources, Sports Stories, Uncategorized, underwater Treadmill Resources, Water Therapy, Water TreadmillIn a recent webinar, Todd Lewarchick, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT, Outpatient Rehabilitation Manager at the Cleveland Clinic, located in Avon, Ohio shared a case study of a high school junior who was diagnosed with osteitis pubis while pursuing a Division I football scholarship. The general rule thumb for any groin injury is to rest and offer time for […]
Read MoreSmall Town Aquatic Cancer Rehabilitation Success
Posted on April 4, 2017 | Posted in: Aquatic Therapy, HydroWorx, Physical Therapy, Uncategorized, underwater Treadmill Resources, Water Therapy, Water TreadmillElizabeth McDonald, Director of Therapy Services and Cardiac Rehab at Gove County Medical Center located in the small town of Quinter, Kansas, talks about cancer rehabilitation for her patients, in a recent webinar. Elizabeth has served as Physical Therapy Director for over 20 years and has been the Cardiac Rehab Program Director since 2005. The 800-person […]
Read MoreStill Looking for a New Year’s Resolution? Start An Aquatic Wellness Program.
Posted on January 6, 2017 | Posted in: Senior Living Communities, News Stories, Aquatic Therapy, HydroWorx, Marketing Ideas, Physical Therapy, underwater Treadmill Resources, Water Therapy
As we enter into a new year, you may find that new business opportunities lie with the health and wellness of your local community. A key factor in whether or not to introduce any health and wellness program in your clinic rests with the interest among clients within your community. As community members actively seek […]
Read MoreDefining Your Aquatics Referral Sources for Success
Posted on January 3, 2017 | Posted in: Senior Living Communities, News Stories, Aquatic Therapy, HydroWorx, Marketing Ideas, Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation Tips, underwater Treadmill Resources, Water Therapy
Every physical therapy clinic owner understands that referrals are essential for a thriving aquatics program. Knowing this isn’t enough to encourage referrers to send patients your way. Instead, it takes forethought and planning to make it simple, convenient and rewarding for referral sources to put their trust – and their clients’ outcomes – in your […]
Read MoreThe Benefits of Aquatic Circuit Training
Posted on December 21, 2016 | Posted in: News Stories, Aquatic Therapy, HydroWorx, Physical Therapy, Uncategorized, Water TreadmillHydrotherapy is an effective means of recovery and rehabilitation, but it can also strengthen muscles and the cardiovascular system. For athletes, runners, dancers and performers, strength training is critical. Aqua circuit training provides the same benefits as land-based training, often with less equipment and a wider variety of exercises. Water provides resistance and allows athletes […]
Read MoreTradition Senior Living Celebrates Openings of Physical Therapy Centers
Posted on December 5, 2016 | Posted in: News Stories, Aquatic Therapy, HydroWorx, Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation Tips, Sports Stories, Uncategorized, Water Therapy, Water Treadmill
We are always excited when we can showcase grand openings of aquatic therapy facilities that will help the public heal, exercise and improve their lives. Tradition Senior Living, a continuing care senior living community based in Dallas, Texas, has expanded their campus offerings to include a vibrant, high-tech physical therapy component. In addition to other […]
Read MoreFacility Spotlight: Select Physical Therapy
Posted on November 15, 2016 | Posted in: Aquatic Therapy, Physical Therapy, underwater Treadmill Resources, Water TherapySelect Physical Therapy is part of the Select Medical Outpatient Division, a nationally prominent, locally driven provider of outpatient physical rehabilitation. At their Dillsburg, PA center, patients have access to a HydroWorx 500 Series pool, which has proven to play an integral role in the rehabilitation process. Bryan Hoyt, a physical therapist, explains three key […]
Read MoreAquatic Therapy For SLAP Repair
Posted on November 10, 2016 | Posted in: Aquatic Therapy, Athletic Training, Rehabilitation Tips, Sports Medicine Resources, Sports Stories, Training Tips, Water Therapy, WebinarsWorking with patients who have shoulder injuries, and especially those who have been through SLAP (superior labrum anterior and posterior) repair surgery, can be tricky. Patients often worry about pain, tightness and re-injury during land-based physical therapy sessions, leading them to perform less intensely and ultimately take longer to achieve their post-op goals. This is […]
Read MoreKansas Hospital Makes HydroWorx History With 300 Series Installation
Posted on October 5, 2016 | Posted in: Aquatic Therapy, HydroWorx, Physical Therapy, underwater Treadmill Resources, Water Therapy
One Kansas hospital’s outpatient rehabilitation facility has now taken the honor of being the first in its state to offer clients the innovative aquatic rehab and exercise modality, the HydroWorx 300. Mercy Health for Life brought this new piece of revolutionary equipment to its center and is looking forward to introducing patients in the area to […]
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