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Andrea Salzman
Dec 30, 20242 min read
The Brain vs. The Brain in water
Aquatic therapy offers several cognitive benefits, as supported by recent studies and systematic reviews: Enhancement of Cognitive...
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Andrea Salzman
Dec 21, 20242 min read
Top 3 Reasons the Pool Rules for Your Cardiac Compromise Patients
The top three compelling reasons for therapists to embrace aquatic therapy for cardiac compromised patients are: Improved Exercise...
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Andrea Salzman
Dec 20, 20244 min read
Making Waves: The Mental Health Benefits of Aquatic Therapy
Aquatic Joy: The perfect description for a recent Aquatic Therapy University training. Imagine a therapy tool that not only relieves pain...
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Andrea Salzman
Dec 16, 20243 min read
ATU Model Letter of Medical Necessity for Aquatic Therapy: Cerebral Palsy
Aquatic Therapy University ( www.aquatictherapist.com ) offers this model letter of medical necessity for clinicians who desire to...
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Andrea Salzman
Dec 14, 20243 min read
Model Letter of Medical Necessity for Aquatic Therapy: Autism
Aquatic Therapy University ( www.aquatictherapist.com ) offers this model letter of medical necessity for clinicians who desire to...
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Andrea Salzman
Nov 29, 20244 min read
Aquatic Therapist Occupational Hazard... Your Pool is HOW Warm?
I will never forget the day one of my physical therapy students came to me and said, "I'm so happy. It's the end of the day and I don't...
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Andrea Salzman
Sep 16, 20245 min read
Why Aquatic Therapy Works…. If Your Patient Likes You
Byline: Andrea Salzman, MS, PT Megan is scheduled for aquatic therapy three times a week. Every time she shows, she sees a different...
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Andrea Salzman
Aug 7, 202412 min read
Five most common aquatic therapy myths for cardiopulmonary patients
Byline: Andrea Salzman, MS, PT It may not be a question for the ages, but it is an important question to ask. Is aquatic exercise safe...
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Andrea Salzman
Aug 5, 20245 min read
Why Water Works…. If Your Patient Likes You
Byline: Andrea Salzman, MS, PT Megan is scheduled for aquatic therapy three times a week. Every time she shows, she sees a different...
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Andrea Salzman
Jul 31, 20248 min read
Aquatic Exercise for Bone Density?
Byline: Andrea Salzman, MS, PT Fast Facts · In US, between 5–10 million women have been diagnosed as having osteoporosis [1] · Each year,...
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Andrea Salzman
Jul 29, 20249 min read
Aquatic Plyometric Training: Safety and Effectiveness
Byline: Andrea Salzman, MS, PT The improvement of muscular strength is a desired outcome for athletes, rehabilitation patients and...
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Andrea Salzman
Jul 24, 20247 min read
Aquatic Therapy for the COPD Client?
Byline: Andrea Salzman, MS, PT I’m not going to lie to you. Patients with compromised cardiopulmonary systems, such as those with Chronic...
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Andrea Salzman
Jul 22, 20245 min read
Down to the Water: Patients with cardiopulmonary problems
Byline: Andrea Salzman, MS, PT Therapists who work in the water have a difficult task. Not only must they understand the nuances of their...
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Andrea Salzman
Jul 17, 20243 min read
For the Children: Taking your pediatric patient into the therapy pool
Byline: Andrea Salzman, MS, PT Therapists who work in the water have a difficult task. Not only must they understand the nuances of their...
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Andrea Salzman
Jul 15, 202410 min read
Justifiable Aquatic Physical Therapy: Patients with Spinal Dysfunctions
Byline: Andrea Salzman, MS, PT We have all read books and articles extolling (sans references) the virtues of aquatic physical therapy....
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Andrea Salzman
Jul 10, 20248 min read
Making a Splash: Aquatic therapy can offer more bang for the (therapy) buck
Byline: Andrea Salzman, MS, PT Water works, right? I mean, we keep hearing that water offers a unique therapeutic environment which can...
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Andrea Salzman
Jul 8, 20246 min read
Rough Waters: Patients with systemic or metabolic challenges
Byline: Andrea Salzman, MS, PT Aquatic therapy isn't always smooth sailing. In fact, therapists who treat patients in the pool may face...
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Andrea Salzman
Jul 3, 20244 min read
The Not-So-Perfect Pool
Byline: Andrea Salzman, MS, PT Overcoming noise, crowding and water quality problems at the community pool Too crowded? Too loud? Too...
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Andrea Salzman
Jul 1, 20243 min read
Taking It Easy: Encouraging patients with rheumatologic disorders
Byline: Andrea Salzman, MS, PT Therapists who work in the water have a difficult task. Not only must they understand the nuances of their...
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Andrea Salzman
Jun 27, 20242 min read
Aquatic Therapy Doesn't Just Make Waves—It Boosts Brain Power
Dive into the latest evidence showing that aquatic therapy doesn't just make waves—it boosts brain power! Studies reveal that water-based...
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