Tradition 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 […]
Read MoreGetting Short-Stay Patients Better and Home Faster With Water
Posted on August 19, 2016 | Posted in: Aquatic Therapy, Physical Therapy, Water TherapyShort-stay rehab patients who require surgery due to injury, or have to undergo an operation because of a medical condition, generally have three major concerns: Post-Op Recovery Speed. No one wants to spend a lot of time recovering – they are ready to get back to their normal daily lives quickly. The faster a person […]
Read MoreInnovative Ways Of Incorporating Aquatic Therapy Into Functional Rehab
Posted on July 22, 2016 | Posted in: Aquatic Therapy, Athletic Training, HydroWorx, Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation Tips, Uncategorized, Water Therapy
Protocols For Various Rehabilitation Progressions The Jacksonville Jaguars and their associate athletic trainer, Rod Scott, have a HydroWorx 2000 Series and 1200 Series pool, both featuring a fully adjustable pool floor. This feature has become a very critical component of the rehabilitation protocols because it allows Scott and his staff to treat athletes of varying […]
Read MoreOn-Demand Webinar Gives Insight on Innovative Co-Treatment of Rett Syndrome in an Aquatic Environment
Posted on July 1, 2016 | Posted in: Aquatic Education, Aquatic Therapy, Aquatic Therapy Protocols, Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation Tips, Water Therapy, WebinarsInnovation is truly the key when it comes to working with patients who have unique conditions, including Rett Syndrome. Rett Syndrome is an often-misdiagnosed neurological disorder that mostly affects girls and causes a number of increasingly-challenging symptoms, including a period of developmental delay that usually starts at between 6-18 months of age. One group of […]
Read MoreIncrease Energy Levels With Aquatic Therapy
Posted on May 27, 2016 | Posted in: Aquatic Therapy, HydroWorx, underwater Treadmill Resources, Water Therapy, Water Treadmill
Summer time and warmer weather typically mean more outdoor activities. For older adults with mobility and balance issues, this can cause a great deal of difficulty. Outdoor gardening, walking, golfing and other activities are often more appealing as the weather warms up, however they require more strength and stability than we give credit. One way to build muscle strength […]
Read MoreHydrotherapy For Traumatic Brain Injury | Case Study
Posted on May 13, 2016 | Posted in: Aquatic Therapy Protocols, Physical Therapy, underwater Treadmill Resources, Water Therapy, Water TreadmillSteve was in a horrific motorcycle accident. He and his girlfriend were on their motorcycle, stopped at a red light behind a pickup truck when a drunk driver missed the stop and pinned them against the truck in front of them. His girlfriend was killed at the scene. Stevewas severely injured including a traumatic brain injury which caused […]
Read MoreIncrease Medicare Revenue with Aquatic Therapy
Posted on May 3, 2016 | Posted in: Aquatic Therapy, Physical Therapy, underwater Treadmill Resources, Water Therapy, Water Treadmill
Senior-focused health care centers such as skilled nursing centers must continue to grow and expand their revenue in this increasingly competitive market. When looking for ways to attract additional inpatient and outpatient Medicare populations, Westview Health Care Center looked at aquatic therapy as a way to positively impact their brand image and revenue. How Aquatic […]
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