Work Hardening with Aquatic Therapy November 13, 2023 0 0 Work Hardening with Aquatic Therapy By Jacob Greenfield, OTD, OTR/L, ATRIC, CSRS While traditional work-hardening programs are land-based and specifically tailored to an individual’s job, there are ways to implement these principles in the water. Find out more with this Case Study.
Privacy in the Aquatic Setting A Position Paper of the Aquatic Therapy and Rehab Institute December 20, 2022 0 0 Privacy in the Aquatic Setting A Position Paper of the Aquatic Therapy and Rehab Institute This position paper establishes guidelines and standards for ensuring privacy for all individuals who participate and/or work in aquatic programs.
Aqua Yoga for Arthritis December 20, 2022 0 0 Aqua Yoga for Arthritis By Christa Fairbrother, RYT-500, ATRIC, Certified Aqua Yoga for Arthritis Instructor The power of aqua yoga for arthritis is not in any exercise but in the philosophy of yoga. We ask people to do things with their bodies with a different attitude that has real benefits for people with arthritis.
AquaStretch™ Overview December 20, 2022 0 0 AquaStretch™ Overview By George Eversaul, A.P.H. This article summarizes information and describes the Basic Procedure used to AquaStretch and discusses the four ways of finding AquaStretch Pressure (Fulcrum) Points.
Accenting AquaStretch™: Putting the exclamation point on intuitive movement! December 19, 2022 0 0 Accenting AquaStretch™: Putting the exclamation point on intuitive movement! By Beth Scalone, PT, DPT, OCS, ATRIC, AquaStretch™ Trainer Effective application of accentuation during AquaStretch™ involves first developing the skill of following intuitive movement and, secondly, understanding what the client’s intuitive movement can tell the facilitator.
The effects of Ai Chi for balance in individuals with chronic stroke: a randomized controlled trial December 19, 2022 0 0 The effects of Ai Chi for balance in individuals with chronic stroke: a randomized controlled trial By Pei-Hsin Ku, Szu-Fu chen, Yea-Ru Yang, Ta-Chang Lai & Ray-Yau Wang This study investigated the effectiveness of Ai Chi compared to conventional water-based exercise on balance performance in individuals with chronic stroke.
Ai Chi Progressions December 19, 2022 0 0 Ai Chi Progressions By Ruth Sova, MS Ai Chi offers a myriad of benefits to clients. Explore ideas/options to progress your Ai Chi practice to achieve balance and core stability, changing focus to find peace, strength and tone, and cardio training.
Ai Chi as an Integrative Practice / Mental and Physical Health: Ai Chi’s Essential Role December 19, 2022 0 0 Ai Chi as an Integrative Practice / Mental and Physical Health: Ai Chi’s Essential Role By Patricia Henry-Schneider, MS, LPC A broader view that embraces Ai Chi as a way of experiencing the mind/body connection while gently moving the human organism toward health in a flowing and supportive environment.
Release – Restore – Return / Rehabilitation Utilizing AquaStretch™ Techniques December 19, 2022 0 0 Release – Restore – Return / Rehabilitation Utilizing AquaStretch™ Techniques By Beth Scalone, PT, DPT, OCS AquaStretch™ is a unique combination of the client’s active, intuitive movement with manual pressure and assistance into end range from the facilitator. This technique often provides immediate reduction of symptoms and improved mobility allowing a more rapid progression of rehabilitation.
Ai Chi for Individuals with Lower Extremity Amputation December 19, 2022 0 0 Ai Chi for Individuals with Lower Extremity Amputation By Mary O. Wykle, PhD Ai Chi offers multiple benefits for recent lower extremity amputees including improved healing, stimulation of proprioceptive and kinesthetic awareness, muscle re-education, and reduced fall risk.