Aquatic therapy in a hydrotherapy tank (Hubbard Tank) is much more efficient than in a pool. Whereas a normal pool temperature is only 77-82° F (25-28° C), the water temperature in a hydrotherapy tank can easily be adjusted. Therapists use the so-called indifferent water temperature, 93° F (34°C), for thermal neutrality, or may use colder or warmer water depending on treatment objectives.

Swimitation’s advantages over other Hubbard Tanks:

• The patented seat of Swimitation keeps the body still while exercising arms and legs;
• Whole-body trunk support prevents muscle tension;
• Fully-ergonomic seat and base;
• The size and shape of Swimitation ensures full range of motion for limbs and full functionality for horizontal aquatic physical therapy;
• Aquatic exercise can be safely offered for most patients without the presence of physical therapist
• Swimitation is your business partner; we ensure full service design  and the future development of Swimitation services. We are currently developing an application for therapists to combine individual exercise sessions designed to meet the needs of each patient.
• The smooth and trim design ensures water hygiene (no standing water) and is easy to maintain.

The most important difference is the support. In other hydrotherapy tanks, the body is not supported or is supported from the neck; the patient has to exercise sitting up or holding onto something.

The body misaligns during exercise, which means exercise can only be slow and extra effort must be put into keeping the body still to avoid injury and keep one’s head above water. This creates muscle tension and makes exercising inefficient and uncomfortable.

Swimitation supports the entire body; patients can exercise efficiently and freely. For physical therapy, the support of the body trunk is of great importance, as it provides a good environment for controlled movement and prevents muscle tension and joint stiffness, thus enabling movement and stretching in a more relaxed state.