"Pro Tips" when you are Starting Aquatic Therapy as a Stroke Patient . . .
As a stroke patient, perhaps you have been recommended for aquatic therapy. Hopefully, you had a chance to read my many posts on this...
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jpvanderlooswim
- Apr 22
- 1 min
Emerging from the Waters: Evolution in Stroke Recovery
I remember in biology class that I was taught that early life on earth formed in the "primordial soup" of the earth's oceans. That is,...
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jpvanderlooswim
- Mar 15
- 2 min
"How To": The Volunteer Toolkit to Accompany a Stroke Patient in the Pool
Hi everyone! As you know, this blog is highly supportive of stroke recovery efforts in the pool, also known as aquatic therapy. Today, I...
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jpvanderlooswim
- Feb 10
- 1 min
"Sink or Swim": post-stroke advice from Michael Shutt
Michael Shutt is a stroke survivor. Thrice. Back to back to back. Unusually, he was only 48 years old at the time of the strokes....
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jpvanderlooswim
- Jan 13
- 1 min
Catch the Wave: More Science Supports Aquatic Stroke Therapy!
As you know, I continue to gather information that shows the benefits of aquatic stroke therapy. That is, as a stroke patient is...
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jpvanderlooswim
- Dec 17, 2022
- 2 min
2 Phases of Stroke Recovery in the Pool: Deep End to Shallow End
As my loyal readers know, I am always showcasing stories that show the superior power of performing stroke recovery exercises in the...
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jpvanderlooswim
- Nov 26, 2022
- 2 min
Veterans Month: Aquatic Rehabilitation for Wounded Warriors
Happy Veterans Month everyone! I have so many Veterans in my family, My great-grandfather was a B.A.R. man in the 91st Division in Italy,...
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jpvanderlooswim
- Oct 30, 2022
- 1 min
Water Therapy's Superiority in Stroke Recovery
For all of those stroke patients who have not yet tried water therapy, I wanted to share another study with you that shows how it...
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jpvanderlooswim
- Oct 21, 2022
- 1 min
Swimming Increases Mobility After a Stroke
Having a stroke often will decrease mobility in many patients. In fact, the CDC noted that if you have a stroke when you are over 65...
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jpvanderlooswim
- Oct 14, 2022
- 1 min
3D Printed Fin Helps with Swimming After A Stroke
Some people who suffer strokes are unable to maintain good body posture, or fully control their extremities. While they can still...
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jpvanderlooswim
- Oct 7, 2022
- 1 min
Swimming Like a Dolphin
Happy Friday everyone! As you know, I am a huge fan of using swimming to help with stroke recovery. It seems those who agree with me are...
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jpvanderlooswim
- Oct 2, 2022
- 2 min
Stroke Recovery is a Marathon
When you are recovering from a stroke, you need patience. As the old saying goes, life is a marathon, not a sprint. The same is true with...
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jpvanderlooswim
- Mar 12, 2022
- 1 min
Perseverance is the key to success
Hi all! Today, I’d like to use this post as a way to remind everyone of some of the keys to accomplishing your goals. For goals big or...
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jpvanderlooswim
- Nov 15, 2021
- 1 min
Veterans Day Update!
Hi all! As we honor those who served today on Veterans Day, I thought I'd share a study I've discovered regarding veterans with PTSD, and...
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jpvanderlooswim
- Jul 13, 2021
- 1 min
Stroke Statistics
Hi everyone! For today's blog post, I would like to share some statistics about strokes and stroke research. Every year, more than...
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jpvanderlooswim
- Jun 22, 2021
- 1 min
June 2021
As COVID restrictions are lifting, we are preparing an in-person event over the summer. Check back for an update on the location and timing.
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jpvanderlooswim
- Jun 8, 2021
- 1 min
Welcome
Hi all! Thank you so much for visiting my site! I wanted to make this blog post to let you all know that this is where I will be posting...
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