Accessibility
Conventional tubs with a high entry threshold are known for causing falls in the bathroom, because when combined with the wetness of the bath, they can make people miss a step or slip on the wet floor.
Walk-in baths can be a great solution for anyone with limited mobility, no matter what age. They have a low step entry threshold of only a few inches, which means getting in and out of the tub is easy.
This means whether you have a chronic condition or an injury, you can easily get into the tub to start feeling better. There are also wheelchair-accessible tubs available with an outward swinging door.
Hydrotherapy
Athletes are known for soaking in deep tubs after an intense workout or game. You may also know that seniors do exercises in swimming pools. The reason for both of these situations is hydrotherapy. Hydrotherapy is the use of water to help manage pain and promote healing. In fact, it has been a proven medical concept since the time of ancient Egypt.
However, a walk-in tub can be configured with advanced hydrotherapy options, including jets and air bubbles. The combination of heat from warm water, buoyancy, and massage can help ease aches pains and muscle tension.
Not only that, but walk-in tubs equipped with these settings can also help those struggling with circulation problems, arthritis, fibromyalgia, and more uncomfortable health-related issues. Warm water also releases endorphins, also known as the body’s natural painkillers.
Walk-in tubs are typically deeper than traditional tubs, but you also have the option for an extra-wide extra deep tub, which allows the user to take a fully submerged bath.
Safety Features
Anyone can slip and fall in the bathroom, not just the elderly. While falls do happen primarily among the aging population, we’re all at risk of a spill in the bathroom because of wet or moist floors.
With a walk-in tub, young people can be protected from slips and falls too. Other than the low-entry threshold, walk-in tubs come with tons of safety features to prevent this. A non-slip tub floor allows the bather to balance much more effectively when getting in and out of the tub.
The low entry threshold is also great if you’re worried about children slipping when climbing in and out of the tub.
Apart from installing a walk-in tub and other safety features in your bathroom, we recommend putting a mat nearby as well. This will help you avoid potential slips on the other side of the tub. Your feet are still wet after all of the water has drained, so it’s important to make sure that your bathroom floor is safe as well as the tub itself.
Comfort
Finally, walk-in tubs are designed to be more comfortable than a traditional bathtub, which is a benefit for anyone of any age.
The seat itself is one of the most comfortable features. All you have to do is walk into the tub and sit down. There’s no straining to fully submerge your body in the bathwater, which makes taking a bath much more satisfying. A contoured seat further elevates the experience by providing that extra level of comfort for your behind.
Because these baths are often wider and deeper than the standard tub, you can expect your comfort level to be further elevated. This means that there will be no awkward positioning of your body to get each limb underwater. In standard tubs, it can be difficult to sit securely and find the right position that allows you to rest and relax. This problem is completely solved with a walk-in tub.
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