Swimex Professional Blog

Working out in an exercise pool is the ideal way to stay fit and healthy.  Water is a safe and effective tool, providing superior resistance and support with less joint stress. Aquatic exercises build muscle, help improve cardiovascular and respiratory systems, and are great for any ability level. Check out these...

Here’s a shout out to the NFL football teams who use SwimEx therapy pools for aquatic exercise and therapy. The NFL draft that just passed marks the beginning of football season. Here’s a showcase of some SwimEx football champions. 1. Atlanta Falcons The Atlanta Falcons have had great success the...

During intense exercise muscles experience microtraumas or tiny tears within individual muscle fibers. When microtraumas occur they trigger an increase in cell activity which generates muscle fiber repair. Over a period of time and with repetition, this process helps strengthen muscles.  Microtraumas are beneficial however they can also cause inflammation and...

The Chicago Blackhawks are one of the most historic hockey franchises in the National Hockey League. They have won six Stanley Cup championships since their founding in 1926. Their recent Stanley Cups wins were in 2010, 2013, and 2015. Aquatic therapy plays a role in their successful rehabilitation and recovery....

Congratulations to the University of Alabama’s Jeff Allen, who won Head Athletic Trainer of the Year. Now, in his 12th season with the Crimson Tide, Allen has enjoyed five National Football Championships with the team (2009, 2011, 2012, 2015, and 2017). Allen has had a stellar athletic training career. Earning a...

Hydrotherapy is a safe, easy way to manage chronic illness with less pain, and muscles soreness. Many senior communities and healthy living centers are finding that this superior rehab tool is a great way to keep residents happy and living longer.  Here’s why. A recent International Council on Active Aging report of...

Anterior shoulder dislocation is a common injury, especially for athletes and active individuals. It’s important for the injury to heal completely, but many times the patient will want to remain active during the progression process. One way to treat the injury yet still maintain fitness is through hydrotherapy. Hydrotherapy has...

McFarland Clinic PC is central Iowa’s largest physician-owned multi-specialty clinic. The McFarland Clinic PC network of health care providers serves residents in 10 Iowa communities with additional communities served by physician outreach clinics. Chris Hanfelt, a McFarland Physical Therapist, discusses the unique benefits of McFarland Clinic’s aquatic therapy services and...

The third infographic in our hydrotherapy exercise for common injury series explores an exercise plan for a lumbar disc herniation. Hydrotherapy is a powerful alternative to surgery and effectively helps manage this injury. These aquatic exercises offer tips and exercises for treating an acute lumbar disc herniation. Click here for the full...

Hydrostatic pressure makes a big impact when it comes to hydrotherapy. Let’s take a look at its benefits for aquatic rehabilitation, recovery and exercise and how it helps. In Part 1 of this series we explained in simple terms the definition of hydrostatic pressure and breifly covered it’s benefits. Now we...