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Debbie came to us suffering for ~3 weeks from excruciating hip pain that would travel down to her foot. Two days following her first treatment in our Hydroworx 350, she noticed complete relief. She continued with our aquatic program and has been able to strengthen her... core faster and with less pain. Debbie is now able to pick up her grandchildren and play with them without any difficulty! She states that it makes her feel like the best Nana ever! How to Get Started on Your Journey to Recovery 1. Tell Us Your Dreams You are more than just a [...]
Ashley suffers from postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS), where her heart rate may jump from 70 BPM to 200 BPM in seconds and oftentimes causes her to faint. Exercise helps POTS patients, but, for obvious reasons, a taxing workout is difficult to achieve on land. The hydrostatic pressure of the water allowed her heart to work harder without increasing heart rate. Her heart rate stayed lower underwater so that she could achieve better cardio output with little risk of passing out. In the Hydroworx, the underwater treadmill allowed her to ambulate with a normal gait, and eventually her tolerance to [...]
Sandy's Progress With Fibromyalgia Sandy's problems with fibromyalgia started in 1998, but it wasn't until 2008 that she found the aquatic treatment program at Moon Physical Therapy. After graduating from her therapy program, she has continued on a maintenance program for 8 years with great success. Previously unable to walk or perform simple activities without pain, she now works out twice a week to improve her strength and endurance. Recently she was able to fulfill her long time goal of using the elliptical machine and can now go for a half mile! https://youtu.be/A6ARbf5ozTY Learn More About Fibromyalgia
A Trip to Disneyland brings foot pain for Lydia After walking around Disneyland for two days, Lydia began to experience sharp pain and swelling in her left foot.Lydia experienced sharp pain with swelling She complained of constant throbbing, even while her foot was at rest, and sharp shooting pain when walking. We implemented a combination of cold laser treatment, manual therapy, and land-based exercises, and soon her symptoms decreased significantly. She noticed improvement with the quality of her sleep, and was able to stand and walk comfortably again. In fact, she even returned to wearing heels and hiking! Learn More [...]
Ann's ankle fracture recovery After she underwent surgery for a bicycle-accident ankle fracture, Ann's surgeon instructed her to wear a boot and not put any weight on her foot but approved her aquatic therapy with the Hydroworx 350 underwater treadmill. After 2 1/2 weeks of weekly sessions, and performing her aquatic program in her own pool at home, she was able to walk on land independently. Her surgeon noticed much improvement in her mobility at her first follow up visit after starting aquatic therapy. She soon progressed to a land-based therapy program and after 11 sessions graduated with a 90-95% [...]
Paul's emergency aortic dissection left him weak and tired. At the recommendation of his doctor, he came to Moon Physical Therapy and took advantage of their specialized cardiopulmonary rehabilitation program. Through the use of several therapeutic modalities, such as Aquatic Therapy, and careful monitoring of Paul's vitals, he was able to recover his endurance, strength and get back to living his life again. Learn about Paul's recovery through Moon Physical Therapy https://youtu.be/Ofd0tAd9TUY?si=TPufRE0X-Mgw1NN-
Back pain is difficult to live with daily, but it is something that almost everyone will experience at some point during their life. Lower back pain is the most prevalent type of back pain, and it can occur from various causes. Back discomfort can be caused by actions you do daily without realizing it, such as incorrectly carrying heavy objects or slouching over a computer. If you’re in a car accident, you could suffer injuries that leave you with chronic back pain. Workplace accidents can have comparable outcomes. However, the source of your back pain may not always be clear. [...]
Do you have surgery coming up? If so, you probably have a long list of things you need to do to prepare for your operation. To add to that list, one important thing is scheduling a consultation with a physical therapist at Moon Physical Therapy in Kailua, HI! Many people mistakenly believe that physical therapy is only required after surgery. While therapy is a must following most procedures, it should also be addressed before the procedure. Preoperative physical therapy, sometimes known as “prehabilitation,” is extremely effective in a variety of ways. Keep reading to learn the top three reasons to [...]
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