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Different Hydrotherapy Pool Options

When it comes to aquatic physiotherapy, one size certainly does not fit all. Each individual’s journey involving their care and recovery is unique, so the tools and techniques used should reflect that. Luckily, there are a range of different hydrotherapy pool options that help provide a world of possibilities for tailored care and effective rehabilitation. It’s all about finding the right combination of features to suit your unique needs.

You can add lots of different hydrotherapy pool options to make it your own. Whether you’re wanting a simple roll-out cover or a built-in treadmill, it can be done in a stainless-steel hydrotherapy pool!

To help you put together your perfect pool setup, our blog dives in to see the options available to create a bespoke hydrotherapy experience.

POOL COVERS

Just like a swimming pool, hydrotherapy pools also need pool covers to keep them clean and act as a protective barrier, helping prevent young children or pets from accidentally falling into the pool.

Pool covers also act as an insulator, conserving energy and reducing heating costs by retaining the pool’s warmth. This not only makes the pool usable year-round but also contributes to cost savings.

Roll-out pool covers are the most common option, installed at one end of the pool and can be pulled out to cover the pool with ease. For those looking for something with more impact, automatic pool covers are the way to go.

Check out the video on the left to see the automatic pool cover in action for Boston Endeavour Academy.

GRABRAILS

Grab rails are equally as popular as a hydrotherapy pool option. We find that rehabilitation centres and SEND schools almost always want a full-circumference rail installed.

These bars are mounted so that they are submerged when the pool is full and can provide extra security and peace of mind for people who might not be too confident on their feet. They can be installed around the full circumference of the pool.

Grab rails can be installed in hydrotherapy pools to provide extra peace of mind for carers and patients alike.

LIGHTS AND MUSIC

Colour-changing LED lights are a particularly cool feature to create a more personal aquatic physiotherapy experience. These are below the water and create a colourful hue throughout the pool!

This is great for environments that want to promote relaxation or sensory stimulation. Built-in music systems can also be included in a hydrotherapy pool. Speakers are installed to give you the ability to plug in and play your favourite tunes.

The music can help to promote relaxation, or it could be used for exercise classes and physiotherapy sessions!

Hydrospace Pool

AIR JETS

Ever been in a jacuzzi? Well, it’s the exact same concept – just in a hydrotherapy pool.

Air jets can be mounted around the pool and will send bubbles of air out to create a jacuzzi effect. This can be particularly relaxing.

For more concentrated spurts of bubbles, then a bubble mat is a good idea. These are 40cm² mats that are filled with lots of little air jets that propel bubbles out of them.

Watch the video below to see how air jets support Maisie to have hydrotherapy at home.

TREADMILL

Believe it or not, we can also install treadmills in hydrotherapy pools!

You often see athletes using underwater treadmills now to help with their conditioning and muscle growth. Well, of course, these are things that integral to hydrotherapy as well.

The treadmills are completely built-in to the floor of the pool and can be used for gait training and all kinds of physiotherapy purposes.

WATERFALLS & CONTINUOUS WAVE SYSTEMS

Waterfalls and cannons can also be installed on the outside of the pool. These will squirt and pour water into the pool.

Another interesting feature that can be included is a continuous wave system. This is a big jet installed at one end of the pool which will create a constant flow of waves.

You can determine the power of the waves, which is a great thing for a client in physiotherapy who are building strength.

Waterfalls and water cannons can also provide sensory stimulation in places like SEND schools.

Hydrotherapy Pool Waterfall

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