How Does a Handicap Tub Work?

Most of the things explained in this article illustrate the most common uses of a handicap tub and descriptions of how these help in making bathing as safe and as easy as possible for people with mobility issues.
Some known issues are also mentioned.
There are a lot of benefits in using a handicap tub.
Some of the advantages are listed below.
The handicapped tub is mainly used to replace your regular bath tub that may be dangerous when used by somebody who has physical disability.
The danger of slipping and falling is always present in places like the bathroom.
People with balance problems and those with severe disabilities are prone to accidents happening in the bathroom.
The main objective of handicapped tubs is to minimize difficulty in bathing for people who have mobility issues.
Its use also lessens the risks of accidents like slipping and falling.
Your regular bath tub may not have features that are helpful in taking care of disabled persons while bathing.
The idea of a handicapped bathtub is to add more features that would answer a lot of needs that a person with physical disability may have.
The door Your regular bath tub does not have doors making it difficult for disabled persons to take a bath in it.
They would have to risk falling or slipping or face extreme difficulties getting in and out of the bath tub.
In cases of severe physical disability, mere bathing could be agonizing when done inside a regular bath tub.
Handicapped tubs have doors that allow easy access to the main tub without having to climb.
Some models may even have doors that allow access to a wheelchair so that a person with disability can take a bath or shower without much assistance needed.
These doors are water-tight and may open either inward or outward.
The main tub A handicapped tub is usually made out of reinforced fiberglass.
Depending on the type, the main tub could be of a standard depth much like your regular bath tub or have sections of basins forming a seat and back support.
Most of these types of bath tubs have non slip surfaces and have contours that prevent slipping and falling.
Safety features There is a wide range of accessories and tools used to ensure safety while bathing in these tubs.
Most of them have handles near the seats, inclined attachments forming handicap bars or vertical handicap bars to support standing positions while taking a shower.
These handicapped bathtubs have controls that are often within arm's reach for safety and emergency purposes.
They have either levers or buttons to automate most of the features.
Doors can be sealed shut and released with these controls.
Almost all of these bath tubs have rubber pillows as well.
Seats Some models like those that allow wheelchairs to get inside have either power seats or "sit and pivot" seats to make the transfer from a wheelchair to the tub's seat a lot easier.
A little upper body strength would be enough to do it.
Power seats are used to lower the body to a reclining position or any other level desired at the push of a button.
Those are the most common features and uses that handicapped bathtubs have.
One of the main turn off would be the cost.
These bathtubs are expensive.
Others find it inconvenient because they need to replace their regular bath tub and not everybody feels comfortable using these types of bathtubs.
Some may even find it stigmatizing.
Whatever disadvantages one could think of, the fact that these handicapped tubs provide a level of comfort and sometimes therapeutic effects is enough to consider buying one.
There are models that have universal features and could even provide added features that even people without mobility issues may find attractive.