Early Post-Op Aquatic Therapy Can Be Key to Avoiding Psychological Barriers to Recovery
Posted on April 29, 2016 | Posted in: Aquatic Therapy, HydroWorx, Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation Tips, underwater Treadmill Resources, Water Therapy
Every physical therapist will admit that there is a psychological component to patient success when it comes to returning to activity after surgery. Patients with a positive outlook and experience will exhibit more willingness to push themselves than those who have a pessimistic approach to physical and occupational therapy. One of the main barriers to […]
Read MoreGERIATHLETICS: TRAINING COMPETITIVE ATHLETES OVER 65 WITH HIGH INTENSITY UNDERWATER Webinar On-Demand
Posted on March 24, 2016 | Posted in: Aquatic Therapy, HydroWorx, Water Therapy, Water Treadmill, Webinars
On March 8, 2016, we hosted the webinar, “Geriathletics: Training Competitive Athletes Over 65 with High Intensity Underwater.” Mike Studer, President and Co-owner of Northwest Rehabilitation Associates located in Salem, Oregon, presented key information to tailor aquatic programs for senior competitive senior athletes involved in activities such as recreational running and even triathlons. Mike has been […]
Read MoreUnderstanding the Financial Returns of Therapy Pools
Posted on December 3, 2015 | Posted in: Aquatic Therapy, Marketing Ideas, underwater Treadmill Resources, Water Therapy
We believe in the amazing power of water and what it can do not only for your patients, but also for your business! We’ve recently added an interactive profit analyzer on our website to provide a high-level overview of what the return could be for your clinic. We have worked with many of our customers to find […]
Read MoreThe 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 MoreHydrotherapy Myths
Posted on August 31, 2015 | Posted in: Aquatic Education, Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation Tips, Uncategorized, Water Therapy, Water Treadmill
Myth 1: Aquatic Therapy Cannot Happen Until A Wound Is Healed “Aquatic therapy can’t begin until a wound is completely healed…right?” This statement is uttered on a regular basis, usually by well-meaning professionals who are unaware that it’s based on antiquated understandings and misconceptions about water therapy. Randy Cohen of the University of Arizona is […]
Read MoreProud to Announce First HydroWorx Pool in Rhode Island
Posted on August 10, 2015 | Posted in: Aquatic Therapy, HydroWorx, Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation Tips, Uncategorized, Water TherapyIn the world of healthcare and sports today, many of the top hospitals, clinics, professional and collegiate sports teams use HydroWorx to rehabilitate and train patients and athletes. And we couldn’t be more proud to be a part of these facilities who are focused on healing and improving the lives of their clients. We are […]
Read MoreIncreasing Client Satisfaction through a New Approach
Posted on July 31, 2015 | Posted in: Aquatic Therapy, Physical Therapy, Water Therapy, Water TreadmillThe following blog post has been summarized from the recent blog article, “Want a Better Bottom Line? Think Like a Client,” published on Provider Nation, written by Peg Black, Development Director, Cerenity Senior Care. When Cerenity Senior Care began their massive five-year renovation planning process, they decided to take a different approach, which turned out […]
Read MoreResearch compares the metabolic responses from land to underwater treadmill exercise
Posted on July 10, 2015 | Posted in: Aquatic Therapy, HydroWorx, Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation Tips, Water Therapy, Water TreadmillThe University of Maine’s exercise science department along with professors from the Rutgers Equine Science Center developed and published the research study, “The metabolic response to treadmill graded exercise: traditional vs. underwater.” The purpose of the study was to the determine the metabolic effects of four graded exercise tests performed on an underwater treadmill and then […]
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