Preventing & Healing ACL Injuries in Females Through the Use of Aquatics
Posted on March 28, 2013 | Posted in: ACLs & KneesACL injuries have become more common in female athletes than males. More than 20,000 high school girls suffer a serious sports-related knee injury each year in the United States, according to the Chicago-based Children’s Memorial Institute for Sports Medicine. Girls are up to seven times more likely to injure their anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) than […]
Read MoreGenesis HealthCare Pioneers Short-Term Rehab Stays with PowerBack Program, Features HydroWorx Aquatic Therapy
Posted on March 27, 2013 | Posted in: News StoriesGenesis HealthCare Pioneers Short-Term Rehab Stays with PowerBack Program, Features HydroWorx Aquatic Therapy The face of retirement community living is changing its model, due to the foresight of industry leaders such as Genesis HealthCare. Knowing that some adults ages 50+ require short-term rehabilitation stays without the need for lifetime residency commitments, Genesis has […]
Read MoreAquatic Therapy Provides Hope for Parkinson’s Disease Patients; Free Webinar on Subject Offered by HydroWorx and APTA
Posted on March 19, 2013 | Posted in: News StoriesAquatic Therapy Provides Hope for Parkinson’s Disease Patients; Free Webinar on Subject Offered by HydroWorx and APTA The loss of physical abilities typically associated with Parkinson’s disease may not be inevitable. Researchers and physical therapists have begun to study the correlation between aquatic therapy and Parkinson’s, and the outcomes have been nothing short of […]
Read MoreHydrotherapy, a Key Component for the Premier League
Posted on March 13, 2013 | Posted in: Aquatic Therapy, HydroWorx, In the News, Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation Tips, Running, Sports Medicine Resources, Sports Stories, Uncategorized, Water Therapy, Water TreadmillOne day it’s a patient at a clinic, the next day it’s a Duke basketball player and today, it’s all about the Premier League Football Clubs. The stories of facilities, individuals and teams that are using and benefiting from the pools are continuing to grow. But what’s even more interesting, is that each story is unique. A recent article […]
Read MoreWhat an Inspiring Comeback Story
Posted on March 11, 2013 | Posted in: Aquatic Therapy, Athletic Training, HydroWorx, In the News, Rehabilitation Tips, Sports Medicine Resources, Sports Stories, Water Therapy, Water TreadmillWhether you are or aren’t a basketball fan or sports fanatic, this story is one that will leave you with chills. Ryan Kelly, Duke University’s senior basketball forward, had missed 12 games due to a foot injury that kept him on crutches. Kelly was determined to get back on the court before the end of […]
Read MoreParkinson’s Disease Aquatic Therapy Helps Patients
Posted on March 7, 2013 | Posted in: ParkinsonsParkinson’s disease is a chronic and progressive disorder that impacts movement and coordination. Symptoms happen because of the loss of neurons and decrease in dopamine production in the brain. Patients with Parkinson’s can have many different symptoms, including: Tremors Rigidity or stiffness, especially affecting the limbs and torso Small movements Impaired balance Slow movement or […]
Read MoreThe Power of Water to Heal a Shoulder Replacement
Posted on February 20, 2013 | Posted in: Shoulder InjuriesAlthough we often discuss how aquatic therapy benefits patients with lower extremity injuries, it is also extremely effective for upper body injuries too! Request a Free Info Kit View Our Products Jump to Sections: Benefits of Hydrotherapy Pools and Equipment Starting Hydrotherapy After Shoulder Surgery The Power of Hydrotherapy for Shoulder Surgery Recovery Hydrotherapy […]
Read MoreChanging the Face of Senior Living Communities
Posted on February 12, 2013 | Posted in: Aquatic Therapy, HydroWorx, Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation Tips, Uncategorized, Water Therapy, Water TreadmillNo longer is a stay at a retirement community necessarily permanent. Adults are carefully choosing skilled facilities that will enable them to physically and emotionally come back after an accident or health issue… and then send them home again. It’s a mid-level solution for Baby Boomers who want to remain active as long as possible. Truly, the […]
Read MoreHigh School Athlete Uses Hydro Pool for Ankle Sprain Rehab
Posted on February 1, 2013 | Posted in: Aquatic Therapy, HydroWorx, Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation Tips, Sports Medicine Resources, Sports Stories, Uncategorized, Underwater Marathon, Water Therapy, Water TreadmillAnkle sprains are common injuries and can affect patients’ lives for weeks and even months. Although a sprain can happen when individuals stumble or turn their ankle, serious sprains are usually the result of falling or a sports injury. It takes time for a patient’s ligaments to heal so that it’s safe to put weight on their ankle again. As every […]
Read MoreAquatic Therapy Rehabilitation for Total Knee Replacement
Posted on January 14, 2013 | Posted in: ACLs & KneesCoping with knee pain or knee injuries can be both physically and emotionally exhausting. You may be thinking that “The pain will never go away” or “Rehab is going to hurt” or “I will never run again.” Well, both of those thoughts and the pain can be significantly diminished with warm water therapy. What Is a Total […]
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