Healing Benefits of a Walk-In Bathtub and Why You Need It

A woman enjoys the healing benefits of a walk-in bathtub.Cleaning and personal hygiene are necessary daily tasks everyone needs to do. But what is a person to do if they cannot safely stand in a shower or climb into a standard bathtub? Don’t forget about the high, 30” (on average) height of a bathtub’s walls and the slipping danger of wet bathroom floors that create even more risks for many people. 

Luckily, there are walk-in bathtubs from KDI Kitchens and Baths that are specifically designed for people with mobility issues. Seniors, veterans, people with mental, emotional, or physical disabilities, and more can benefit from the many healing benefits of a walk-in tub. The safe and relaxing experience of a walk-in bathtub provides you with hydrotherapy to improve your health. Keep reading to learn more about the benefits of a walk-in bathtub.

Wait, What is Hydrotherapy?

Let’s begin with a look at hydrotherapy. Hydrotherapy is a way of treating your body by immersing it in hot and cold water. This treatment can improve your digestion, immune system, and blood circulation while reducing inflammation in your joints. Recent studies have supported hydrotherapy as a home treatment for health concerns such as Arthritis, Diabetes, Glaucoma, Heart Disease, Stroke Recovery, Tendinitis, Varicose veins, and more.

Benefits of a Walk-In Bathtub for Diabetes

Walk-in tubs can help you control your blood sugar, which is important for people with diabetes. Your blood circulation improves in warm water - this increase helps balance glucose levels. Painful leg cramps and vascular issues become more manageable in the comforting waters of your walk-in tub. 

Benefits of a Walk-In Bathtub for Alzheimer’s

A walk-in tub can be a much easier routine for a patient with Alzheimer’s. The simple step-in process relieves some of the stress and fears that people with Alzheimer’s experience, making the cleaning process much quicker and less stressful for everyone involved. The tub is a safe environment for people with Alzheimer’s, so they will become more calm and happy in their homes. 

Benefits of a Walk-In Bathtub for Heart Health

Soaking in warm water in your walk-in tub can help you improve your heart’s health. When you relax in the warm water, your heart rate will increase while your blood pressure decreases. Hydrotherapy has health benefits similar to those of exercise, according to this article. Protect and strengthen your heart while you take it easy.

Taking the Next Step in Getting Your Walk-In Bathtub

There are many health benefits beyond the physical relaxation you feel when you get into a walk-in bathtub. When you are ready for these healing benefits and the safety that comes with a walk-in bathtub, reach out to KDI Kitchen and Baths. We are a family-owned and operated business that specializes in walk-in bathtub installations.

Give the team at KDI Kitchen and Baths a call today at (734) 284-4600 to discuss your needs.

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