Dive deep into the stories of transformation through our case studies. Reading firsthand how professionals and facilities have harnessed the power of water to achieve exceptional outcomes, you too can realize how aqua therapy can be helpful to you and your canine, human, and equine patients and customers.
The combination of speed, sharp turns, and repeated deceleration puts a tremendous strain on a horse’s hind end, stifles, hocks, and the soft tissue structures that stabilize lateral movement.
Continue ReadingIf you work with dogs recovering from TPLO surgery, this webinar is worth your time. TPLO Physical Therapy: Justified features Dr. Carrie Adrian, a veterinary rehabilitation therapist with more than 25 years of clinical experience,...
Continue ReadingAfter sustaining a traumatic brain injury during Desert Storm over 30 years ago, an Avera patient found that aquatic therapy's weightless environment helped her regain strength, relieve chronic pain, and restore functional abilities that had...
Continue ReadingEquine rehabilitation, though challenging, offers unexpected benefits by deepening the partnership between horse and rider through dedicated care during injury recovery, teaching valuable lessons about anatomy, patience, and trust that transcend the arena.
Continue ReadingA clinical trial in Greece found that aquatic therapy significantly reduced fatigue and improved balance in MS patients better than conventional physiotherapy, with hydrotherapy participants achieving near-normal balance while the control group showed increased fall...
Continue ReadingA randomized clinical trial found that hydrotherapy kinetic chain exercises significantly improved muscle coactivation in key stabilizing muscles, reduced pain levels, and enhanced quality of life in men with chronic low back pain, with water-based...
Continue ReadingNew research comparing 139 trials found that knee braces, warm water therapy, and structured exercise provide superior pain relief and functional improvement for knee osteoarthritis compared to medications, with fewer side effects and risks.
Continue ReadingA yearling colt with a deep barbed wire cut needed more than stall rest and topical care to avoid infection and prolonged swelling. Daily cold saltwater soaks in the Hudson AquaPacer delivered rapid reduction in...
Continue ReadingTwoey, a 14-year-old Thoroughbred polo gelding, suffered a spiral fracture of the left front radial bone requiring cautious, progressive loading to avoid reinjury. A four-month Hudson AquaPacer program that gradually decreased water depth enabled safe...
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