Q: What types of pools do you have?
Pro Medical Rehab has 3 HydroWorx Pools; One Polar, One Thermal and One 500 Series Pool which has a floor that contains an integrated treadmill. The treadmill surface has a cushioned low-impact design with excellent traction. Treadmill speeds smoothly increase from 0 to 7.5 mph in safe .2 mph increments.

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HydroWorx has combined the healing properties of water with our powerful therapy jets, underwater treadmill and massage system to lessen arthritic pain, chronic pain, and fibromyalgia; enhance post surgery recovery; and bring relief for other health conditions. These features allow you to begin therapy sooner and recover patients faster

Q: Why aquatic therapy?

A: The benefits of pool therapy are due to 3 principles of water:

• Buoyancy: helps overcome the effects of gravity by greatly reducing pain associated with joint stress and weight bearing in recovery from surgery or dysfunction.
• Hydrostatic pressure: decreases swelling and increases circulation assisting with the healing of surgical wounds and rebuilding muscle mass.
• Viscosity: provides the even resistance necessary to strengthen weak muscles.

It also helps to increase strength of the trunk and extremities, increase ROM, improve functional mobility such as walking and decrease pain and swelling.

Q: What if a patient can’t swim?

A: Each pool session is one on one conducted by a licensed therapist. The pool depth may be adjusted from 3 1/2 to 4 1/2 feet to meet each patient’s individual needs.

Q: How can patients with disabilities get in and out of the pool?

A hydraulic chair lift is available which effortlessly lifts patients in and out of the water.

Q: Could a person with a surgical wound use the pool?

A: Yes, we have bioclusive dressings available to cover healing surgical wounds; however an infection can’t be present.

Q: How warm is the water in the treadmill pool? Air temperature? What chemicals are used?

A: The water temperature is maintained between 92-94 degrees Fahrenheit and 80 degrees Fahrenheit for the room temperature. Bromine is the disinfectant chemical used in the HydroWorx.

Q: Are there any situations where a person cannot receive
aquatic therapy?
A:

• Exposed sub epidermal tissue of blisters, wounds or skin lesions
• Infectious or communicable disease, skin eruptions
• Unmanaged bladder or bowel problems
• Impaired comprehension or inability to follow directions
• Uncontrolled seizure activity
• Cardiac insufficiency
• Allergy to Bromine

Q: Is aquatic therapy covered by insurance?

• A: Yes. Pool therapy is physical therapy that is provided in a therapeutic pool. If your coverage includes physical therapy, it covers pool therapy. Our staff will check with your insurance to ensure coverage is authorized, if needed.

Q:  Who Can Benefit From Aquatic Therapy?
A: Just about anyone!

• Individuals with orthopedic or neurological dysfunctions
• Chronic pain, Fibromyalgia

The warm water decreases pain and relaxes muscles.

The buoyancy of water relieves joints and enables greater pain-free movement.

The resistance of water provides an excellent medium for increasing strength and endurance.

Pool therapy can be beneficial if you are currently under a doctor's care for an acute or chronic injury or condition. These may include, but are not limited to: 

• Arthritis
• Sprains-Strains
• Over-use Injuries
• Back or Neck injury
• Chronic pain Syndromes
• Head injuries
• Joint replacement
• Gait disorders
• Balance disorders
• Shoulder injury
• Spinal cord injury
• Stroke
• Etc

Q: What do hot and cold pools have to offer?

A:
Injury Prevention
One of the best ways to prevent injuries such as muscle pulls, strains, etc. is to relax tight muscles prior to rigorous activity. The Thermal Plunge pool temperature ranges from 100 degrees to 104 degrees, which raises body temperature, increases circulation and stimulates the release of endorphins. Water also creates buoyancy, reducing body weight and relieving pressure from
muscles and joints.

Joint inflammation control and enhance muscle recovery.
Cold water (therapeutic 50 degrees) in the polar plunge pool helps control joint inflammation and enhances muscle recovery.

Muscle Relaxation
Strategic jets can be positioned in any format including trigger point patterns for a soothing massage. Powerful massage hoses easily attach for specific deep tissue therapy.

Q: Who are a few of Hydroworx’s Pool customers?

A: Pittsburgh Steelers, Philadelphia Eagles, Philadelphia Flyers, Philadelphia Phillies, Cincinnati Bengals, University of Arizona, San Antonio Spurs, Texas A & M, University of Connecticut, Detroit Lions, San Diego Padres, Texas Tech, Ottawa Senators, Colorado Avalanche Organization.

Q: If my physician orders aquatic therapy, what should I bring?

A: For aquatic therapy patients, you should bring along your bathing suit (no cut-off jeans), a change of dry clothing, proper footwear such as water shoes or sandals and a large towel. We provide changing rooms, shower facilities, and lockers/locks. If you have specific questions regarding aquatic therapy, please do not hesitate to call the office.