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Whether you’re updating an existing athletic training room or building a brand new facility, take the time to plan out the most efficient use of your space.  A hydrotherapy room inspires athletic trainers and athletes alike. Here’s a list of 5 simple but effective athletic training room design ideas that...

Frederick Memorial Hospital’s philosophy is simple. Teams at this physical therapy clinic individually tailor each patient’s rehabilitation program. The goal: to help patients return to the lifestyle and activities they desire, improving their quality of life. Aquatic therapy is one of their central tools. Here’s what they treat and how...

Wolverhampton Wanderers use use hydrotherapy for rehabilitation, recovery, training and conditioning. They have a SwimEx 600T series pool, the most powerful aquatic therapy machine in the SwimEx line-up. Popular with elite sports teams, this versatile pool has adjustable depths of 48” and 60” (122cm and 152cm). It features eight distinct workstations, including angled...

Aquatic therapy can revolutionize how athletes train, condition, recover, and rehabilitate. But, what is aquatic therapy? What are its benefits and how can you create a successful hydrotherapy space? Top Uses for Water Therapy Rehabilitate following injury Train and Condition Recover muscles before and after practice Benefits Minimize joint stress...

One of Rhode Island’s shining stars is Children’s Rehabilitation Center at Hasbro Children’s Hospital. Their facility offers aquatic physical therapy to successfully treat and rehabilitate patients. Here’s how and why it works. The fundamental properties of water help support, resist and assist movement.  This makes it a safe way to exercise,...

Georgia Veterinary Rehabilitation Facility (GVR) in Marietta, GA has a SwimEx model 480 equipped with a custom ramp for animal rehabilitation. Here’s a closer look at how they use hydrotherapy for recovery, rehabilitation, and training. Benefits of Animal Rehabilitation GVR offers a wide range of rehabilitative, fitness and pain management services to...

Patriots athletic trainers earn Staff of the Year honors from Ed Block Courage Award According to a New England Patriot’s release, their athletic trainers earned Staff of the Year honors from the Ed Block Courage Award. The release states, “For their steadfast commitment to protecting the health, safety and careers of...

This case study for a bankart repair offers hydrotherapy exercises to manage the injury. Bankart repair is most commonly performed on patients who have chronic dislocations or shoulder instability. With these patients it is important to work on rotator cuff strength and shoulder stabilization to improve the overall function of the...

HYDROTHERAPY EXERCISES FOR ROTATOR CUFF REPAIR It is highly recommended to protect all surgical incisions from infection. Cover any incision that is open or still has a scab with Tegoderm to help prevent infection when in the pool. STAGE 1: 0-6 WEEKS POST-OP Stage Goals Maintain integrity of repair Do...

Baseball championship hydrotherapy room are ideal for training and rehab. During the playoffs, the Cubs, Giants, and Red Sox will use it to stay in the game and win.  Here’s a sneak peek at their hydrotherapy rooms. BOSTON RED SOX These baseball champions play hard and their winning seasons prove...