Discover Aquatic Therapy Benefits for Rehabilitation & Wellness

a red background with a white heart and the words, february is american heart month

Heart Month: How Physical Therapy Can Help You Come Back Strong After a Heart Event

By Cara Konlian, MSPT, CEO, Aquacare Physical Therapy A heart event—whether it’s a heart attack, heart surgery, heart failure episode, or a stroke—can leave you feeling like your body has turned into unfamiliar territory. One day you’re “fine,” and the next you’re navigating fatigue, weakness, shortness of breath, balance changes, or the simple fear of […]

Written by on January 15, 2026

a collage of photos with the words, october is pt month

Physical Therapy Month: Why Choose Physical Therapy This PT Month

Celebrating National PT Month with Aquacare & Fitness Forum By Cara Konlian, MSPT, CEO, Aquacare and Fitness Forum Physical Therapy Each October, communities across the country pause to recognize the people who keep us moving forward—literally. National Physical Therapy Month, established by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), shines a spotlight on the essential role […]

Written by on October 3, 2025

a woman with gray hair and a white shirt

Fitness Forum – Kent Island Opens August 4

Physical therapy clinic is accepting new patients  Fitness Forum Physical Therapy will open its newest location in Kent Island on Monday, August 4. The full-service physical therapy clinic will offer gym-based and aquatic physical therapy services. Shaun Taylor Bevins, PT, MPT, is a local therapist to Kent Island, serving the Centreville/Stevensville community for 15 years! […]

Written by on August 1, 2025

Young woman in a yellow shirt smiling while using a smartphone against a vibrant pink wall, representing engagement and communication in the context of health and wellness discussions.

How is BPPV Different from Vertigo, and How can Physical Therapy Help?

Feeling like the world is spinning around you can be a disorienting and frightening experience. For millions of people worldwide, this sensation, known as vertigo, is an all-too-common reality. One of the most prevalent causes of vertigo is Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV). The good news? Physical therapy offers a highly effective solution for many […]

Written by on September 16, 2024

Construction worker in safety gear sitting on the ground near a ladder, emphasizing workplace safety and injury prevention in physical therapy contexts.

Aquacare’s Injured Worker Program Leads to Fast Results

What is Different About Aquacare/Fitness Forum Injured Program? With 26 years of expertise, Aquacare Physical Therapy excels in treating injured workers through a sports medicine approach that prioritizes early intervention. Our strategy is rooted in aggressive, hands-on education, ensuring swift and effective recovery for our clients. Overview of Worker’s Compensation in Delaware Delaware’s worker’s compensation provides […]

Written by on June 4, 2024

Two women smiling and laughing together, promoting a sense of community and well-being in the context of health and fitness.

What is Cash-Based Physical Therapy?

This means you can see your physical therapy team outside of a physician referral and outside of having an existing injury. It also means patients can pay privately and not worry about billing insurance. And, it is not as expensive as you might think. Yes, you are paying out of pocket, but you are getting […]

Written by on January 9, 2024

Physical therapist and patient discussing aquatic therapy program by the pool at Aquacare Physical Therapy.

Carla Tingle: Aquacare Helped Me Function with Long-COVID

By Rachel Swick Mavity   Prior to the pandemic, Seaford native Carla Tingle was at the top of her career as a disabilities support counselor. After graduating from Seaford High School in 1988, Carla worked for the DuPont company for a few years before becoming the coordinator of student enrichment for the Division of Vocational […]

Written by on November 6, 2023

Two women engaged in aquatic therapy, one assisting the other with stretching exercises in a therapy pool, highlighting physical rehabilitation techniques.

The Benefits of Aquatic Therapy

What is Aquatic Therapy? Aquatic therapy has been used for centuries as a vital part of medical treatment. Its benefits have been recognized since the days of the Greeks and Romans and continue to be praised today. Aquatic therapy provides benefits for a multitude of populations such as injured athletes, spine, arthritis, and fibromyalgia sufferers […]

Written by on September 12, 2023

John Hollis seated in a wheelchair, surrounded by three supportive staff members at Aquacare Physical Therapy, highlighting the community and rehabilitation focus of aquatic therapy services.

John Hollis: Aquacare brought me back not once, but twice

WATCH JOHN’S VIDEO. John Hollis of Seaford first came to Aquacare – Seaford about six years ago because he was having pain in his knee. He started doing aquatic therapy, but his rehabilitation was interrupted when he had a stroke. While in the hospital, John had another stroke. After he was able to leave the […]

Written by on May 24, 2023

Child engaged in play-based physical therapy in a swimming pool, supported by a pediatric physical therapist, showcasing water therapy techniques for children's mobility and development.

Changing lives through play-based physical therapy

By Donna Temple, PT, Aquacare – Millville When I tell people I am a pediatric physical therapist, they usually give me a confused look and ask, “Children need PT?” I explain that as children we all learn to move and gain mobility to explore and learn. It’s what happens right? Children learn to roll, sit, […]

Written by on April 24, 2023

Infographic titled "Prevent a Fall" from Aquacare Fitness Forum Physical Therapy, featuring exercises for fall prevention: standing, wall, and seated exercises, with illustrations demonstrating each exercise.

Be Prepared to Not Fall

By Melinda O’Bier, Physical Therapist Assistant and Certified Falls Prevention Specialist Aquacare Salisbury – Milford Street It’s staggering to consider just how frequently adults and older Americans are affected by falls. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) states that 1 in 4 adults take a tumble with 1 in 5 resulting in a […]

Written by on March 9, 2023

Woman runner experiencing knee pain on a road, illustrating sports injuries relevant to physical therapy and rehabilitation.

Pain In The Patella

Patellar tracking disorder, also referred to as patellofemoral pain, is where the kneecap (patella) moves towards the outside of the knee during activities involving significant knee flexion.   This deviation is caused by imbalances in tendons, muscles, or ligaments that are either excessively tight or loose. These structures need to function optimally for the patella […]

Written by on January 31, 2023