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Edited by the Buildingtalk Editorial
Team on 07 September 2007
Pool therapy installations for special
schools
Award winning pool and spa designers and installers Heritage Pools, have recently completed two hydrotherapy pools as part of the Harrow PFI project, at Woodlands School.
Award winning pool and spa designers and installers Heritage Pools, have recently completed two hydrotherapy pools as part of the Harrow PFI project, at Woodlands School, a non-selective state community school serving disabled pupils aged 3-12, and Kingsley School, a mixed state special school for pupils aged 12-19 Both pools for the Harrow project were made to the exact same specification measuring 5.625m x 4.000m with a depth of 1200mm
This article was originally published on Buildingtalk on 18 Sep 2006 at 8.00am (UK)
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The pools were kept fairly small so that the children are never too far from the specially designed perimeter handrails, and the depth is also reasonably shallow to increase safety and help improve the children's confidence in the water.
Both pools also feature a shallow freeboard design, walk-in steps, a disabled access hoist and sensory underwater lighting to help create a safe and enjoyable bathing experience for special needs children.
Brian Andrews, Managing Director of Heritage Pools, commented "These pools have been specially designed for easy access by disabled persons and with extra safety features for those who are less able bodied".
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"When we begin designing hydrotherapy pools we consider the varying disabilities of the users according to age, size, difficulty of movement and the need for staff to supervise and assist in the therapy".
The water in hydrotherapy pools is kept at a warmer temperature as the users are often less mobile than standard pool users, the pools also require a slightly higher chemical dosing, both due to warmer temperatures and nature of use.
To ensure the hygiene and cleanliness of their hydrotherapy installations, Heritage Pools installed a sand filtration system for both Harrow projects.
Sand filtration pumps water under pressure through a bed of sand that traps dirt and debris in between the sand particles.
Hydrotherapy pools are of great benefit to children with muscle conditions, stiff joints and limited mobility as the water allows a freedom of movement not normally experienced in daily life.
The water also takes the pressure off the body and can help to alleviate the pain and discomfort caused by some conditions.
"It is always rewarding to work on these type of projects as you know the children are really going to appreciate the pools and it will help with their development by allowing them to partake in physical activities such as swimming that would normally prove difficult in a standard pool" said Andrews.
Heritage Pools are currently constructing hydrotherapy pools for North Swindon Schools and Red Lodge Special School in Southampton and are due to complete two pools for special needs children in Worthing and Shoreham.
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