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Andrea Salzman
Feb 123 min read
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...
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Andrea Salzman
Feb 71 min read
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...
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Andrea Salzman
Feb 51 min read
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...
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Bri Mazzei
Jan 311 min read
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...
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Andrea Salzman
Jan 291 min read
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,...
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Andrea Salzman
Jan 246 min read
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...
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Andrea Salzman
Jan 221 min read
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...
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Andrea Salzman
Jan 180 min read
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Andrea Salzman
Jan 171 min read
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:...
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Andrea Salzman
Jan 152 min read
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...
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Andrea Salzman
Jan 103 min read
Trust Falls
People recovering from falls can regain balance and confidence with the Aquatic Berg technique. Byline: Andrea Salzman, MS, PT For many...
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Andrea Salzman
Jan 83 min read
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...
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Andrea Salzman
Jan 81 min read
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...
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Andrea Salzman
Jan 32 min read
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...
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Andrea Salzman
Jan 15 min read
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....
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Andrea Salzman
Dec 27, 20231 min read
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...
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Andrea Salzman
Dec 25, 20231 min read
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...
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Andrea Salzman
Dec 23, 20231 min read
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...
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Andrea Salzman
Dec 20, 20232 min read
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...
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Andrea Salzman
Dec 18, 20233 min read
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...
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