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Good therapy: a therapy pool that's as functional as it is beautiful--its just what the doctor ordered.(Therapy Pool)

Aquatics International

| July 01, 2004 | Koch, Mike | COPYRIGHT 2004 Hanley-Wood, Inc. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

This practical pool is designed with many thoughtful features. It is an attractive architectural environment and conveys an inviting and appealing rehabilitative atmosphere for a "dream" warm-water therapy pool.

Water is one of the best therapy mediums that exists. The natural, gentle, yet firm resistance of water is ideal for exercise. Add the thermal comfort offered by warming it above normal room temperature and the enjoyable setting becomes an effective therapy medium.

People can be surprised by the many different kinds of exercise and rehabilitative activities that are possible in an aquatic environment. In fact, there is such a wide range, there ...

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