The Advantages of Anti-Gravity Rehab Underwater
Posted on October 27, 2015 | Posted in: Aquatic Therapy, HydroWorx, Physical Therapy, Sports Medicine Resources, underwater Treadmill Resources, Water Therapy, Water TreadmillHydroWorx therapy pools provide the equivalent of a zero-gravity environment, ideal for patients with limitations or special considerations that prohibit land-based exercise but with the added benefits of water. Physical therapists and athletic trainers both rely on underwater anti-gravity treadmill training in an aquatic therapy pool to unweight patients and athletes while also tapping into the natural healing properties of warm water. […]
Read More6 Tips for Hydrotherapy Room Design
Posted on October 23, 2015 | Posted in: Aquatic Therapy, HydroWorx, underwater Treadmill Resources, Water Therapy
When considering integrating an aquatic wellness pool into a new facility, there are many things on which to focus: When does the pool get placed? How big should the room be? What does traffic flow look like? Fortunately, the team at HydroWorx has assisted in hundreds of pool room designs and has learned some valuable tips along the way. Designing […]
Read MoreGuillain Barré Syndrome Case Study
Posted on September 15, 2015 | Posted in: Aquatic Therapy, Physical Therapy, underwater Treadmill Resources, Water TherapyAccording to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, Guillain Barré syndrome is a rare disorder that can cause muscle weakness and sometimes paralysis. PubMed Health describes Guillain-Barré syndrome as a serious disorder that occurs when the body’s defense (immune) system mistakenly attacks part of the nervous system. The extent of the disorder ranges and can be extremely […]
Read MorePatellar Tendon Revision Recovery | Case Study
Posted on April 9, 2015 | Posted in: Aquatic Therapy, Aquatic Therapy Protocols, Athletic Training, Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation Tips, Sports Medicine Resources, Sports Stories, underwater Treadmill Resources, Water Therapy, Water TreadmillThis 22 year old professional wakeboarder underwent a patellar tendon revision. He previously had a patellar tendon repair and an ACL repair on the same knee. Following the patellar tendon revision, he began his rehab at 10 weeks post op in the HydroWorx pool at Michael Johnson Performance. During the early stages of his pool rehab, […]
Read MorePresbyterian Village North: Where Water Nurtures Healthier Aging
Posted on March 13, 2015 | Posted in: Aquatic Therapy, HydroWorx, Physical Therapy, underwater Treadmill Resources, Water Therapy, Water TreadmillEvery senior living community strives to cater to its population in a variety of ways. This includes offering rehabilitation and fitness options that aren’t available elsewhere. After all, chances are good that as residents age, they will need some kind of physical or occupational therapy, as well as the desire to stay in shape. Statistics […]
Read MoreOne Month into the New Year
Posted on February 5, 2015 | Posted in: Aquatic Education, Aquatic Therapy Protocols, underwater Treadmill Resources, WebinarsDon’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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