AquaStretch™ Overview AquaStretch™ Overview By George Eversaul, A.P.H. Tuesday, December 20, 2022 0 0 This article summarizes information and describes the Basic Procedure used to AquaStretch and discusses the four ways of finding AquaStretch Pressure (Fulcrum) Points. Read more
Accenting AquaStretch™: Putting the exclamation point on intuitive movement! Accenting AquaStretch™: Putting the exclamation point on intuitive movement! By Beth Scalone, PT, DPT, OCS, ATRIC, AquaStretch™ Trainer Monday, December 19, 2022 0 0 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. Read more
The effects of Ai Chi for balance in individuals with chronic stroke: a randomized controlled trial 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 Monday, December 19, 2022 0 0 This study investigated the effectiveness of Ai Chi compared to conventional water-based exercise on balance performance in individuals with chronic stroke. Read more
Ai Chi Progressions Ai Chi Progressions By Ruth Sova, MS Monday, December 19, 2022 0 0 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. Read more
Ai Chi as an Integrative Practice / Mental and Physical Health: Ai Chi’s Essential Role Ai Chi as an Integrative Practice / Mental and Physical Health: Ai Chi’s Essential Role By Patricia Henry-Schneider, MS, LPC Monday, December 19, 2022 0 0 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. Read more
Release – Restore – Return / Rehabilitation Utilizing AquaStretch™ Techniques Release – Restore – Return / Rehabilitation Utilizing AquaStretch™ Techniques By Beth Scalone, PT, DPT, OCS Monday, December 19, 2022 0 0 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. Read more
Ai Chi for Individuals with Lower Extremity Amputation Ai Chi for Individuals with Lower Extremity Amputation By Mary O. Wykle, PhD Monday, December 19, 2022 0 0 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. Read more
Ai Chi – Balance and Trunk Stabilization Ai Chi – Balance and Trunk Stabilization By Ruth Sova, MS Monday, December 19, 2022 0 0 This technique allows controlled weight bearing, with open and closed chain movement, and progressive balance training combined with core centered movement control to help restore neuromuscular timing, balance, and control and promote normal musculoskeletal biomechanics. Read more