Byline: Andrea Salzman, MS, PT Therapists who work in the water have a difficult task. Not only must they understand the nuances of their...

Byline: Andrea Salzman, MS, PT We have all read books and articles extolling (sans references) the virtues of aquatic physical therapy....

Byline: Andrea Salzman, MS, PT Water works, right? I mean, we keep hearing that water offers a unique therapeutic environment which can...

Byline: Andrea Salzman, MS, PT Aquatic therapy isn't always smooth sailing. In fact, therapists who treat patients in the pool may face...

Byline: Andrea Salzman, MS, PT Overcoming noise, crowding and water quality problems at the community pool Too crowded? Too loud? Too...

Byline: Andrea Salzman, MS, PT Therapists who work in the water have a difficult task. Not only must they understand the nuances of their...

Dive into the latest evidence showing that aquatic therapy doesn't just make waves—it boosts brain power! Studies reveal that water-based...

Byline: Andrea Salzman, MS, PT For many people, natural movement has narrowed to a 3-foot by 2-foot area. Because of the fear of falling,...

Byline: Andrea Salzman, MS, PT *Not her real name For Lauren Anderson*, the therapy pool represents the worst day in her young son’s...

Aquatic therapy offers several benefits compared to land-based therapies for patients with Parkinson's disease (PD). Here is a short...

Aquatic therapy is not universally contraindicated for individuals with deep vein thrombosis (DVT), but careful consideration of the...

Many therapists count on the use of buoyancy to reduce joint load. But is it possible that the pool is not a safe place for everyone,...

Byline: Andrea Salzman, MS, PT Fast Facts Breast cancer treatment can lead to weight gain, chronic pain, and a decrease in strength,...

Byline: Andrea Salzman, MS, PT Your patient Mrs. K presents with osteoarthritis in both knees. She is in constant pain and her morbid...

Byline: Andrea Salzman, MS, PT Therapists who work in the water have a difficult task. Not only must they understand the nuances of their...

Byline: Andrea Salzman, MS, PT A 17-year-old I once knew went to college with a deficit. She was ostensibly well versed in literature,...

Byline: Andrea Salzman, MS, PT Anne Marie counts herself as one of the 2-4% of the population [1] diagnosed with fibromyalgia syndrome...

Byline: Andrea Salzman, MS, PT Classify it under gross, but true. A private practice PT rents space at the local hotel pool. She is very...

"From inability to let well enough alone; From too much zeal for the new and contempt for what is old; From putting knowledge before...

Byline: Andrea Salzman, MS, PT It is already widely accepted that one of the most effective treatments for long-term management of the...