Aqua therapy and rehabilitation research shows incredible benefits for many populations, and while research regarding exercise in the pool is extensive, the Aquatic Therapy and Rehab Institute (ATRI) offers the most extensive aquatic therapy education. As year-round equipment suppliers for the organization, Nekdoodle® is proud to announce its recent partnership with ATRI this fall. The […]
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One of the very first skills a beginning swimmer learns is floating. For many first-timers, it can be a frustrating task, but as the foundation of all water activities, it soon becomes second nature and even relaxing. In fact, when performed in a “float tank,” floating has proven to reduce stress and physical pain. However, […]
Do you spend time by the pool? Or maybe you and your family frequent the beach on the weekends? On the other hand, maybe you actively avoid the beach and never go near the water. Either way, it is crucial that every member of your family know how to swim. The ability to swim could […]
According to the CDC, about one in five people who die from drowning are children ages 14 and younger. Additionally, for every child who dies from drowning, another five receive emergency care for nonfatal submersion injuries. As an organization founded with the sole priority of reducing drowning and saving lives through comprehensive education and training, […]
Jill and Robbin White founded the Starfish Aquatics Institute (SAI) with the mission to reduce drowning and save lives by providing aquatic safety training through a network of friendly, knowledgeable aquatic professionals. One of the many ways SAI has done exactly that is collaborating with the USA Swimming Foundation, USA Swimming, and the Aquatic Therapy […]
Jill and Robin White were the proprietors of several aquatic facilities across the United States in the late 1990s and had developed their own training systems for a management services firm they operated. The greatest health risk facing users of an aquatic facility is drowning, so the Whites filled a void in the lifeguard and […]
Arthritis is an affliction often associated with old age, but in reality it can impact individuals across generational boundaries. According to the CDC, there are an estimated 294,000 children under the age of 18 suffering from some form of arthritis, while an estimated 62% of adults with arthritis are under the age of 65. There […]
When Nekdoodle® is not making a splash in the pool, they are likely to be found making a splash in the community! Nekdoodle’s next exhibition will be featured at the BIGGEST Asparagus Festival in the West. Be sure to invite your friends and family to join Nekdoodle® in celebrating spring’s first green vegetable in the […]
Spring is the season of flowers, fresh air, and of course, water sports! Whether you are on a board, on a boat, or diving into the water head first, having your Nekdoodle® handy is a must. With its wide range of uses, the Nekdoodle® introduces an additional element of fun and protects your safety, allowing […]
Each year since 2012, the Association of Aquatic Professionals (AOAP) has planned and hosted the best educational and networking conference available. This year, the AOAP 5th Annual Conference and Exposition will be held from March 5-10 in San Diego, California, and Nekdoodle® will be there! AOAP is a non-profit, cutting edge professional membership-based organization run […]