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10 Tips for Preparing an Application for Funding

| Posted in: Aquatic Education, Aquatic Therapy, Water Therapy

By: Paula Bodine, HydroWorx Clincal Education Specialist During these unprecedented times, many of us are trying to find creative ways to keep our projects and businesses going. Grants are a great way to seek community, state or even federal funding for your clinic, care center or hospital. We understand that you want to make your health and wellness […]

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5 Things to Tell Your Patient Before an Aquatic Therapy Session

| Posted in: Aquatic Therapy

Aquatic therapy can be a relaxing and fun experience, but patients may be nervous when they first start coming to sessions. That’s why it is important for the clinician to explain everything they need to know ahead of time — that way, the patient will feel more comfortable before the session and enjoy the experience […]

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Minnesota Vikings Inspire New HydroWorx Plunge Line Designed For Athletic Recovery

| Posted in: News Stories

  MIDDLETOWN, PA. (PRWEB) NOVEMBER 12, 2019 The Rejuvenate™ line is the latest addition in aquatic therapy solutions. First inspired by the Minnesota Vikings, the new HydroWorx plunge products are designed to enhance athletic recovery. “There is increased demand in athletics for additional customization in plunge recovery solutions. The Rejuvenate™ line of plunges meets these needs.” […]

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Research: Cold Water Immersion VS Whole Body Cryotherapy

| Posted in: Aquatic Therapy, Athletic Training, Rehabilitation Tips, Aquatic Therapy Research, Water Therapy

An international study on the effects of cold water immersion (CWI) as compared to whole body cryotherapy (WBC) was done to identify if one modality is better than another for recovery. Specifically, the study set out to examine the effects of CWI and WBC on femoral artery, blood flow and thermoregulatory responses. The study method […]

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The Benefits of Aquatic Therapy For Kids

| Posted in: Pediatric Aquatic Therapy Content, Aquatic Education

Providing physical therapy for a child requires a different kind of approach than working with an adult. Kids may become bored or easily intimidated when it comes to land exercises, making it a challenge to give them the care they need. That’s why many clinicians offer pediatric aquatic therapy, as some children are more likely […]

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The Psychological Benefits of Aquatic Therapy

| Posted in: Facility Spotlight, Aquatic Education, Aquatic Therapy, Aquatic Therapy Protocols, Athletic Training

While the physiological benefits of aquatic therapy are fairly well known, there are some additional benefits. Patients can experience numerous psychological benefits when they engage in regular pool exercises. Aquatic therapy will help individuals strengthen their bodies and manage pain, but can also improve their overall mental health. Below are a few unexpected psychological benefits […]

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Showstopper Pool at Special Needs School

| Posted in: Facility Spotlight, Aquatic Therapy, HydroWorx, Physical Therapy, Water Therapy, Water Treadmill

Patty Hornak, Manager Therapy Services Patty Hornak serves as the Manager of Therapy Services for St. Vincent’s Special Needs Service’s Feroleto Children’s Development Center in Trumbull, Connecticut. This private school provides education for students with disabilities in 30 surrounding towns. Eight years ago, when their new president asked her what new equipment they needed, Patty’s […]

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Aquatic Therapy For Spinal CSF Leak | Case Study

| Posted in: Aquatic Conditioning, Aquatic Therapy, HydroWorx, Physical Therapy, Uncategorized, underwater Treadmill Resources, Water Therapy, Water Treadmill

Spinal CSF Leak Case Study Two-to-three times a week Connie Deline, MD, prepares her workout clothes for an early morning jog. But instead of running shoes and windbreaker, Connie reaches for her aqua shoes and swimsuit. Over a decade s ago, Connie, who’d never really been sick, experienced an excruciating headache. Within 30 minutes she […]

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HydroWorx Widens their Lead with Professional Football teams in the United States

| Posted in: News Stories, In the News

Global Leader in Aquatic Sports Therapy Makes it 27 Middletown, PA – May 7, 2019 – The Atlanta Falcons, the Baltimore Ravens and the Las Vegas Raiders make it 27 of 32 professional football teams in the U.S. who rely on HydroWorx aquatic therapy pools to care for their elite athletes. “Our customers depend on […]

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Fibromyalgia Rehab with the HydroWorx Pool

| Posted in: Aquatic Education, Aquatic Therapy, Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation Tips, Water Therapy, Webinars

What Is Fibromyalgia Fibromyalgia is a myofascial pain syndrome. Its symptoms resemble those of arthritis, yet fibromyalgia affects the body’s soft tissue, not the joints. Symptoms include widespread pain, mental fog, chronic pain and fatigue. The exact cause of fibromyalgia is unknown, but tends to be triggered by stress, injury, surgery, emotional trauma, autoimmune disease […]

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