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ICEBAT Canada 2026: Where Innovation in Aquatic Therapy Meets Global Expertise
Byeline: Johan Lambeck Every two to three years, aquatic therapy professionals from around the world gather to exchange knowledge, sharpen clinical skills, and explore new frontiers in evidence-based practice. In 2026, this global journey arrives in Toronto, Canada , where the International Congress on Evidence Based Aquatic Therapy (ICEBAT) will be held from April 24–26 . As the next chapter in a rich tradition stretching across Turkey, Belgium, Mexico, India, the United
Andrea Salzman
Dec 12, 20253 min read


Early & Ongoing Aquatic Therapy for the Total Knee Replacement: 10 Tips & Tricks for Your Evidence-Based Skill-set (PT & OT)
Live Webinar | November 14 | 12–2 PM ET Instructor: Andrea Salzman, MS, PT A growing body of research is reshaping how rehabilitation specialists view aquatic therapy following total knee arthroplasty. Multiple recent studies show that while aquatic therapy within the first week after surgery can safely improve mobility and strength, many clinicians still delay pool therapy until two weeks post-op—mostly due to outdated infection concerns and inconsistent wound-care protocol
Andrea Salzman
Oct 27, 20251 min read


"Hello!" from the Author of Henry Goes to Aquatic Physical Therapy
Dr. Kristen Kilroy PT, DPT is a physical therapist specializing in pediatric aquatic physical therapy. She helps kids with all different injuries and diagnoses achieve their goals through hard work disguised as fun. This was the inspiration behind Henry Goes to Aquatic Physical Therapy —physical therapy should be fun! Dr. Kristen Kilroy PT, DPT After growing up in Pennsylvania, Kristen moved to Virginia to attend Marymount University, where she was on the swim team, for her
Andrea Salzman
Oct 17, 20253 min read


CLINICAL AI CHI (CAC) and Postural Control During Balance and Gait
Byeline: Johan Lambeck, www.halliwick.eu Clinical Ai Chi (CAC) is the therapeutic application of regular Ai Chi, which has proven to have beneficial effects on, e.g., postural control and a decreased risk of falling. Regular Ai Chi has proven to be effective for persons with various diseases, like, e.g., multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s, stroke, or fibromyalgia. In 2021, Dunlap, Lambeck, Ku, and Gobert published a scoping review in the Journal of Aquatic Physical Therapy. Mode
Andrea Salzman
Sep 10, 20254 min read
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