Pool therapy?

I was thinking about getting a small two person hot tub. We rent a house, so we can't do any sort of permanent install - and we live in a very rocky area in SW Texas which would be cost-prohibitive even if we owned the house.

The doctor I'm seeing now said hot tubs are good, but pool therapy would be much more beneficial. I came across this:

www.fitmaxipool.com/index.php/ipools/19-ipool-2d-ipool-2-plus-heater

They have another pool that is a bit more inexpensive and 3' deep instead:

www.amazon.com/iPool-Deluxe-Exercise-Swimming-Upgrade/dp/B0015DU416


I was wondering if anyone has anything like this and what they thought.

Post Edited (sapoho) : 5/25/2013 3:11:08 PM (GMT-6)

I'm on my iPad so I have difficulty opening those links but I'm assuming these are smaller pools and shallow. I don't have one of these pools but I do have a regulat size pool and I find it to be beneficial. I walk in the water and I also swim. It helps strengthen my muscles and keeps me more flexible. My pool is three feet deep at the shallow end and that's where I do most of my water walking. You can swim in that level, too but I'm not sure how long these small pools are.

My pool water isn't warm but I live in Florida and I want cooler water to cool off in. My pool is usually around 84 degrees and feels wonderful on those hot, humid days....kind of like what you get in Texas.

Sherrine

I just looked at the links, thanks by the way, and I personally wouldn't spend that kind of money for those. You really couldn't swim and you would be spending a heap of money to walk in the water. Plus, getting in and out of it would be a trick for me.

Walking is excellent and is considered about the best exercise for anyone. It's weight-bearing but yet gentle on you...unless you have severe arthritis. I have a pool but don't use it in the winter because it's too cool for me. I do have solar heat but I still have to get out of the pool and into the chilly air so I walk in the neighborhood instead. I walk every day. In the heat of the summer, I get up early and head out as the sun is coming up. It's beautiful and I can enjoy seeing the critters scurrying around looking for breakfast. By the time I get back home, I have less pain and more energy and am ready for breakfast. In the winter, I can walk anytime. And walking doesn't cost anything either.

This is just my personal opinion. I know if bought one of those pools, once the novelty of it wore off, I probably wouldn't use it.

Sherrine

I live In a town of about 1200 people. No hotels, no pools, no anything!
I'm somewhat swaying towards a hot tub for relaxation instead at this point.

I think we would too.
Yoga is actually one of the treatments for my piriformis issue. I need to find a good yoga DVD. Maybe I can work back into Pilates too. I always loved Pilates!

They do sell small portable hot tubs. They are similar to those wall-less pools. It's supported by blow up rings.

Perhaps try hot tub before investing big $$ .. I do physical therapy in heated pool which feels wonderful (I have fibro & myofascial pain) .

I have friend who has hot tub & visited her for a weekend a few years ago - spent time in hers & was able to relax & sleep at nite. I have considered purchasing one myself based on that experience.