Walk in tubs are a great way to enjoy the benefits of a full size bathtub without the size limitations. Many walk in tubs are smaller than traditional bathtubs, but they still provide the same level of deep soaking relaxation. There are many new options available for those who have a handicap or limited range of motion. Available models include walk in bathtubs with low, center, or high rise sides. The most common option is a low side that provides an easy and comfortable entrance for even handicapped individuals. Limited or disabled individuals may also choose to have a high side that provides a more inaccessible entrance for people not as limber as they are.
A walk in tubs with a higher level also provides a greater degree of privacy, as well as improved comfort. Accessibility to the tub itself can now be achieved by simply lowering the bather into the water from a higher position. This option makes it possible for those with health issues that make it difficult to climb into a tub or who simply don’t feel confident enough to climb into a tub on their own. Other added features and upgrades include wider doorways, grab bars, and handrails for increased safety in the tub, and the addition of jets for increased blood circulation.
Walk in bathtubs can also be custom built to include jets as well as other features such as massaging water controls, heated floors, jets, and thermostats. Walk in tubs with heated floors are popular in households with children, as children often have a lot of fun splashing around in the tub when they’re warm! Most modern walk in tubs also have water jets, which helps relieve muscle aches and pains associated with extended periods of inactivity, and relieves muscle spasms from exercising. Finally, gelcoat tubs typically have higher seat areas and deeper seating areas, which can be helpful when sharing a bath with another person, or when accommodating friends and family who want to take advantage of the tub’s added benefits.
