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Trust Falls
People recovering from falls can regain balance and confidence with the Aquatic Berg technique. Byline: Andrea Salzman, MS, PT For many...

Andrea Salzman
Jan 10, 20243 min read
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Warm Thoughts for a Cold Time of Year
byline: Andrea Salzman, MS, PT I wrote this over 15 years ago for the Journal of Aquatic Therapy when I was its very first...

Andrea Salzman
Jan 8, 20243 min read
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Research Rewind: 2023 Evidence to Support Aquatic Therapy for Autism
Here is some of the latest evidence on aquatic therapy for those on the autism spectrum Byline: Andrea Salzman, MS, PT "Assessment of...

Andrea Salzman
Jan 8, 20241 min read
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Research Rewind: 2023 Evidence to Support Aquatic Therapy for Cerebral Palsy
Recent research to support aquatic therapy for CP Byline: Andrea Salzman, MS, PT "A systematic review of the effects of aquatic...

Andrea Salzman
Jan 3, 20242 min read
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Finding Balance: The Halliwick Concept
The Halliwick Concept uses balance to improve the body. Just add water. Byline: Andrea Salzman, MS, PT Imagine London, circa 1950....

Andrea Salzman
Jan 1, 20245 min read
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Back in the Game: Aquatic Spinal Stabilization
Aquatic spinal stabilization training is in demand and almost any pool can accommodate these patients. Byline: Andrea Salzman, MS, PT...

Andrea Salzman
Dec 27, 20232 min read
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Pattern Treatments: Aquatic PNF
Aquatic PNF offers another take on resistance therapy Byline: Andrea Salzman, MS, PT In the early 1950s, physicians and therapists were...

Andrea Salzman
Dec 25, 20231 min read
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Skin Itchiness: The Curse of the Aquatic Therapist!
Itching like crazy? Is it the chlorine? What can be done? (Found something that works for your skin? Post it in the comments and share...

Andrea Salzman
Dec 23, 20231 min read
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Find Your Zen: Watsu
Watsu, a mix of Shiatsu and aquatics, is a therapy many aquatic facilities can offer. Byline: Andrea Salzman, MS, PT One of the most...

Andrea Salzman
Dec 20, 20232 min read
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Heart Warming: Aquatic Cardiac Therapy
Turns out a heated pool is great place for cardio therapy and rehab. Is your facility right for this growing population? Byline: Andrea...

Andrea Salzman
Dec 18, 20233 min read
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My FAVORITE aquatic equipment is...
Here is one of my favorite pieces of aquatic equipment for bed mobility and vestibular drills. Tab down to see a bed mobility drill. This...

Andrea Salzman
Nov 20, 20231 min read
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Aquatic Therapy: Procedure or Profession?
©2023, Originally posted by ATU on www.aquaticnet.com/qualifications.htm What is aquatic therapy and who can perform it? What...

Andrea Salzman
Nov 18, 20239 min read
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Aquatic Therapy Sessions - Choosing the Long Visit
Once upon a time, insurance served as a buffer against dreadful rehab skills. Because patients did not have to reach into their pockets...

Andrea Salzman
Nov 18, 20235 min read
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