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Balance training with a cognitive twist
Byline: Andrea Salzman, MS, PT Why you should consider adding Alzheimer's patients to the list of aquatic therapy candidates. Read the...

Andrea Salzman
Mar 18, 20242 min read
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Ask Andrea: Renting a community pool for aquatic therapy
Byline: Andrea Salzman, MS, PT Question: Our facilities are initiating an aquatic program in a hotel pool. Â We would appreciate guidance...

Andrea Salzman
Mar 13, 20241 min read
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Research on Aquatic Plyometrics
Byline: Andrea Salzman, MS, PT Are you located in a college town and want to know how to reach out to their athletes? Are you considering...

Andrea Salzman
Mar 11, 20242 min read
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Neonatal Hydrotherapy on the NICU
Byline: Andrea Salzman, MS, PT [As it was first published in Australia...thus the posh British spellings!]Â As a brand-new...

Andrea Salzman
Mar 6, 20248 min read
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Guest Post: Regulation & Inspection of Your Pool
Byline: Ben Doff We're reposting thoughts by Ben Doff posted to our ATU Hub all the way back in 2019. We couldn't let this advice be...

Andrea Salzman
Mar 4, 20241 min read
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Andrea's "Chopped" Challenge
Byline: Andrea Salzman, MS, PT How many of you watched the show Chopped on the Food Network? In this reality show, three chefs are given...

Andrea Salzman
Feb 28, 20241 min read
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Guest Post: Renting a Therapy Pool
Byline: Ben Doff We're reposting thoughts by Ben Doff posted to our ATU Hub all the way back in 2019. We couldn't let this advice be...

Andrea Salzman
Feb 26, 20241 min read
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Refusing access for HIV? ADA Complaints
Byline: Andrea Salzman, MS, PT Did you know that the U.S. government might be interested in who you refuse to treat in your therapy pool?...

Andrea Salzman
Feb 21, 20241 min read
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Ask Andrea: Does Hepatitis C transmit in the pool?
Byline: Andrea Salzman, MS, PT Question: We have a patient that may benefit from aquatic therapy - however, the patient is positive for...

Andrea Salzman
Feb 19, 20242 min read
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Sample Webinar: A 60 Minute Freebie for Ya!
Byline: Andrea Salzman, MS, PT Get to know industry guru Andrea Salzman, MS, PT, in this 60-minute, fast-paced, functional look at...

Andrea Salzman
Feb 14, 20241 min read
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Top Reasons Aquatic Therapy Will Disappear in the Next Decade
(unless someone does something about it) Byline: Andrea Salzman, MS, PT Insurance Companies Think Water is For the Weak. Insurance...

Andrea Salzman
Feb 12, 20243 min read
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Any Legal Issues if PT or OT Providers Offer Aquatic Fitness Instruction?
Weigh in under the comments section. Do you think it is possible to remove your professional THERAPY hat and provide services as a...

Andrea Salzman
Feb 7, 20241 min read
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Sample Business Plan for Swim School
Could be used as a template for aquatic therapy practice as well... Byline: Andrea Salzman, MS, PT The purpose of this project was to...

Andrea Salzman
Feb 5, 20241 min read
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Occupational Therapy Belongs in the Pool - A OT Student Shows the Way
We couldn't let these resources go to waste! This content was written by a guest contributor to our Aquatic Therapy University Hub in...

Andrea Salzman
Jan 31, 20241 min read
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Starting a Movement: Aquatic Yoga
This program brings yoga to the water in a thoughtful, easy-to-understand manner for instructors and students. Byline: Andrea Salzman,...

Andrea Salzman
Jan 29, 20241 min read
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Ask Andrea: To bill for Medicare, does the therapist have to be in the water?
Byline: Andrea Salzman, MS, PT Question: We recently received a request from our Medicare Contractor asking for documentation that...

Andrea Salzman
Jan 24, 20246 min read
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Research Rewind: 2023 Evidence to Support Aquatic Therapy for Parkinsons
Read on for 2023 evidence on Parkinson's Disease and aquatic therapy Byline: Andrea Salzman, MS, PT "Effects of aquatic exercise on the...

Andrea Salzman
Jan 22, 20241 min read
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Andrea Salzman
Jan 18, 20240 min read
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Pool of Experts: Aquatic Pilates
Three aquatic pilates experts examine the differences between the methods and how to bring this popular program to your pool. Byline:...

Andrea Salzman
Jan 17, 20241 min read
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Ai Chi: Find out More
Ai Chi is a type of relaxing aquatic exercise which utilizes modified Tai Chi movements. Byline: Andrea Salzman, MS, PT There is a great...

Andrea Salzman
Jan 15, 20242 min read
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