Hydrotherapy for Basketball: Athletic Trainers Share Their Stories
Posted on February 22, 2023 | Posted in: Athletic Training, Sports Medicine Resources, Sports StoriesWhat recovery strategies do athletic trainers use to keep basketball players on top of their game? How do athletic trainers structure rehab programs for injured basketball players? Which actions can be taken to prevent future injuries? How can players stay in shape while recovering from injury? All of these questions can be addressed by answering […]
Read MoreFacility Spotlight: The Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Institute
Posted on January 16, 2023 | Posted in: Facility Spotlight, Athletic Training, Physical Therapy, Sports Medicine ResourcesFinding ways to set themselves apart from competitors is critical for any clinic in today’s competitive landscape. The Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Institute saw a significant positive impact on their clinic after offering aquatic therapy for only a few months. Weldon Russo, PT, OT, and OSMI director shared, “From a purely financial standpoint, OSMI is able […]
Read MoreHow to Get Started With Aquatic Therapy: Our 5 Best Resources
Posted on August 15, 2022 | Posted in: Aquatic Therapy, Physical Therapy, Sports Medicine Resources, Water TherapyAre you at the beginning stages of your journey with aquatic therapy? Researching to find out how you can successfully implement a hydrotherapy program for your patients or athletes? We’ve become a bit of an expert in addressing questions, concerns, and curiosities that Physical Therapists and Athletic Trainers typically have as they are in this […]
Read MoreCold Water Immersion Therapy
Posted on February 15, 2021 | Posted in: Sports Medicine Resources, Water Therapy, Water Treadmill, WebinarsHas someone ever suggested cold water therapy to improve your wellness? Cold water may sound unappealing but offers many health benefits when used correctly. Cold water immersion therapy can provide relief for several chronic conditions and improve your general well-being. This blog will cover the basics of cold immersion therapy and how to do it […]
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 MoreCreighton University: The Value of Aquatic Therapy
Posted on December 18, 2018 | Posted in: Aquatic Therapy, Athletic Training, Sports Medicine Resources, Sports Stories, underwater Treadmill Resources, Water Therapy, Water TreadmillCreighton University in Omaha, Nebraska is attended by about 9,000 students and known for its stellar alumni network, a 16-year streak as US News and World Report’s “Number 1 Midwestern University” ranking, and Doug McDermott (pro basketball player and NCAA leading scorer in 2014-15). It has a long-standing tradition of excellence and distinction, both academically […]
Read MoreAquatic Therapy’s Impact on Recovery, Movement & Rest
Posted on July 20, 2018 | Posted in: Aquatic Therapy, Athletic Training, Rehabilitation Tips, Sports Medicine Resources, Training Tips, Water Therapy
We often notice trends as they relate to the industries we serve, including rehab, senior care, fitness, and athletic training. Lately we’ve seen a trend toward the discussion of movement vs. rest as the most beneficial for recovery. What Is Recovery? Many people still think recovery means sitting around on the couch until they’re no […]
Read MoreFacility Spotlight: TRIA Orthopedic Center
Posted on July 19, 2018 | Posted in: Facility Spotlight, Aquatic Therapy, HydroWorx, Physical Therapy, Sports Medicine Resources, underwater Treadmill Resources, Water Therapy
We love to highlight our partners showcasing new aquatic therapy business models, techniques or innovative programming. Having just begun their new aquatic program with a HydroWorx 3500 Series in September 2017, TRIA Orthopedic Center in Woodbury, MN is already gaining notice for their new aquatic modality and its complement to TRIA’s other pioneering services, such as […]
Read MoreHow To Help Athletes Start The Aquatic Therapy Process
Posted on March 23, 2018 | Posted in: Aquatic Therapy, Aquatic Therapy Protocols, Athletic Training, Rehabilitation Tips, Sports Medicine Resources, underwater Treadmill Resources, Water TherapyStarting the Aquatic Therapy Process Before starting the aquatic therapy process, ensure patients are calm and answer any lingering questions they may have. When working in the pool, make sure athletes start with the proper stance. The water’s buoyancy may make some patients and trainers take risks they shouldn’t, or start too aggressively. Encourage patients […]
Read MoreWinter Athletes Taken Care of at Fortius
Posted on March 16, 2018 | Posted in: Aquatic Therapy, HydroWorx, Physical Therapy, Sports Medicine Resources, Sports Stories, underwater Treadmill Resources, Water Therapy, Water Treadmill
Winter athletes do some crazy stuff, right? One hundred and eighty feet of slopestyle air, freeriding 96 MPH down an icy mountain, and g-forces so strong you can’t raise your head? Broken wrists. Broken legs. Smashed ribs. That’s pretty much the norm. Yet top winter athletes somehow find the moxie to rehab, then hop back […]
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