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DOLPHIN OFFERS SOLUTIONS TO POOL ENTRY
Surrey based Dolphin Mobility offer a large range of lifts including the BluOne Portable Pool Lift which is new to the UK and only available from Dolphin. It is completely portable and has a lifting capacity of 110 kg. This can be increased to 120 kg if used with an additional weight. The person sits on the seat at the front and is pushed to the edge of the pool. The brake is then operated and locked in position, the button pressed and the swimmer is lowered into the pool. Their most popular lift is the PAL Portable Pool Lift. This is portable and does not require mounting to the pool deck. The PAL is the most versatile pool lift available and can be adapted for use in above-ground pools, spas as well as pools below deck level.
An alternative to the PAL is the Splash pool lift. This does everything the PAL does but is socket based so a deck anchor must be installed. A larger lifting capacity is covered by this model which can lift up to 181 kg.
The Oxford Dipper poolside hoist can be used in a range of environments with a design that is both flexible and highly functional. The Dipper is hydraulically operated and is a proven, reliable and safe method of gaining access to the water with a weight capacity of 140kg (22 stone). The Dipper hoist can be used with either a spreader and sling arrangement or the RANGER transporter chair.
Recent installations from Dolphin include:
• Diveability – A PAL portable pool lift for a scuba diving group for the disabled. Currently being used at their fortnightly dives at Lord Wandsworth College, Hook, Hampshire. This has been specially adapted to work with a spreader bar and sling as well as the standard chair.
• Le Meridien – A BluOne portable pool lift for this refurbished hotel in Piccadilly.
THIS & RIGHT: EWAC supporting aids from Therapy World
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“The foundation of professional treatment however is in adequate pool working facilities and equipment”
• Lymington Pool – A BluOne F145 pool lift for an external sea water pool. This was a most unusual installation as there was a very large drop down to the water line and the F145 was the only lift that would work in this situation. Originally the brief was for a portable lift, but this wasn’t possible because of the drop down to the water so their builders had to install a cubic metre of concrete at pool side so that they could install the socket based F145.
ADEQUATE POOL WORKING FACILITIES KEY SAYS THERAPY WORLD Therapy World handles distribution of the Dutch EWAC hydro therapy business. EWAC Medical is a leader in the manufacture and supply of hydrotherapy products.
“The importance of water for rehabilitation is well known,” says the company.”Rehabilitation in water results in a 40% time reduction when
compared with classic methods. The foundation of professional treatment however is in adequate pool working facilities and equipment. “An adjustable floor for therapy or exercise pools is an incredibly practical and economic solution. The pool, when equipped with an adjustable floor can be used for various purposes and disciplines. We use a suspended adjustable floor for smaller therapy pools. The water depth here can be adjusted by the therapist to be specific to the patient’s needs.
EWAC also offers a wide range of active rehabilitation products for use in the pools including underwater bicycles, underwater treadmills and self supporting aids and hoists.
PORTABILITY FROM GOLDEN COAST Available in the UK from Golden Coast is the PAL (Portable Aquatic Lift) portable unit for commercial installations. Easily moved and operated by one person, this has a 240 degree
“An adjustable floor for therapy or exercise pools is an incredibly practical and economic solution,’ say Therapy World
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