Our
purpose at Global Source Medical is to help people bathe safely, confidently
and most importantly; independently. We are dedicated to alleviating
the stress and heartache associated with mobility complications.
Teaming up with Independent Home and specializing in cost-effective, safe and practical walk-in bathing
solutions, we are your ultimate source for
Walk-in bathtubs. Our tubs are made from the highest quality materials
and are manufactured in the U.S.A. and the U.K. In addition to the
tremendous health benefits and piece of mind, the therapeutic features
of our Walk-in bathtubs make bathing more relaxing and more enjoyable
than ever before. As the baby-boomer generation begins to age, walk-in
bathing is becoming an absolute necessity and no longer a luxury.
Of the
approximately three hundred million people in America, thirty-eight
million are over sixty-five years old and ninety million are over fifty
years old. Unfortunately, at some point many of them will experience
some sort of impairment in their mobility. Often times, this may result
in a nursing home or require a family member or private aide in the
home. Independent Home is dedicated to help simplify and ease the
bathing process. With the help of Walk-in bathtub many elders will be
able to maintain their independence and stay in their homes.
Hydrotherapeutic Benefits
There are three key factors at work in a
whirlpool spa: heat, buoyancy and
massage. Together, they create a
relaxing, soothing experience that can’t
be replicated anywhere else. Immersion in hot water raises
the body temperature and causes
the blood vessels to dilate,
increasing circulation. The
buoyancy of the water reduces
body weight by approximately
90%, which relieves pressure on
joints and muscles and creates
the relaxing sensation of
weightlessness.
The massaging action of a spa is created
by sending a mixture of warm water and
air through the many spa jets. The heat
and massaging action of the water work
together to help improve circulation,
relieve muscle tension and stiffness,
release trigger points, increase motion
range, release pressure on the nerves
and overall promotes general
relaxations. This supercharged stream of
water loosens tight muscles and
stimulates the release of endorphins,
the body's natural painkillers.
Over 70
million people have some form of arthritis. Although there are over 100
different kinds of arthritis, most are characterized by inflammation of
the joints, which causes swelling, pain and stiffness, often resulting
in loss of joint movement or function.
For
many, although by no means everyone, arthritis seems to be an
inevitable part of the aging process, and there are no signs of real
cures in the immediate future. On the positive side, advances in both
conventional medical treatment and alternative therapies like our
walk-in tubs with spa jets make living with arthritis more bearable.
Many
people affected by arthritis seek relief by soaking in the warm,
soothing waters of a spa. A walk-in tub spa can provide the warmth,
massage and buoyancy needed to both relax and exercise joints and
muscles in the convenience and comfort of your own backyard. Relaxed
muscles create an overall feeling of rejuvenation which can then make
it easier to perform exercises and carry out daily tasks.
Diabetes Benefits
For the more than 16 million
people who have diabetes, help
may be as close as the nearest
Walk-in Bathtub. A study by a Colorado
researcher published in the New
England Journal of Medicine
brings to light the benefits of
hot tub therapy to the surface
and sheds new light on the
advantages of spa therapy.
According to the study, soaking
in a hot tub can be beneficial
for people who are affected with
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus.
With this
type of diabetes, people can often control their condition with regular
exercise and a healthy diet. Unfortunately, many diabetics are
physically unable to endure rigorous activity and maintain a steady
weight. In a recent study conducted by Dr. Philip Hooper at the McKee
Medical Center in Colorado, eight people with Type 2 Diabetes were
placed in a hot tub for 30 minutes a day for three consecutive weeks.
The results indicated that patients reported a 13% reduction in blood
sugar levels, improved sleep and an increase in their overall sense of
well-being.
Sleep Benefits
Sure, Whirlpool jets help ease muscle and joint
pain. But were you aware they could help you get
a good night's sleep as well? According to a
poll by the National Sleep Foundation,
approximately 132 million people suffer from
sleep disorders including mild to chronic
insomnia, pauses in breathing and snoring. The
poll found that 48% of women and 38% of men
suffer from insomnia more than one night a week.
This number is on the rise as evidenced by the
growing number of sleep disorder centers across
the nation (approximately 3,000 in the U.S.
today). According to a sleep therapy center in
Louisville, KY, insomnia is the second most
prevalent reason people go to the doctor (after
pain).
Sleep researchers believe that many cases of
insomnia can be traced to hectic, stressful
lifestyles lived by basically healthy and
elderly people. The results of sleep deprivation
are varied and may cause battered nerves,
grogginess, and lapses in memory, depression,
and erratic mood swings.
So how can you help your body enter a deep
sleep? According to a recent study in the
scientific journal, a drop in body temperature
can help to ease your body into a deeper, more
relaxing sleep.
Therefore it is suggested that you soak in your
walk-In tub approximately 90 minutes before
bedtime. This causes the body's internal
thermostat to pull your temperature down,
enabling sleep to set in with more ease. An
ideal way to achieve this is to take a 15-minute
soak in a whirlpool walk in bathtub.
The beauty of a spa-induced sleep is that it is
a natural remedy, unlike alternative sleeping
aids such as prescription drugs,
over-the-counter remedies and alcohol-all of
which can make you feel groggy and have other
adverse side effects.
Whether it's to unwind from the complexities of
everyday life or to rejuvenate sore muscles and
joints, the hydro whirlpool massage will make
you feel like a new person.
Prevent Slip & Falls
Each year,
more than 11 million senior citizens fall— that is one out of every
three people older than 65 years of age. Treatment of the injuries and
complications associated with falls costs the U.S. more than $20.2
billion annually.
Falls in the home can cause fatal
injuries. Falls are the leading cause of
accidental death for the elderly. They
account for about half of all accidental
deaths in the home.
According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention:
One in 3 adults 65 and older fall each year
in the United States.
Every 18 seconds, an older adult is treated
for a fall, and every 35 minutes someone in
the United States dies as a result of his or
her injuries.
More than 90% of hip fractures among
adult’s ages 65 and older are caused by
falls.
Older adults are hospitalized for
fall-related injuries five times more often
than they are for injuries from other causes
Falls are often due to hazards that are
easy to overlook but easy to fix.
The Consequences
-Of those who fall, 20% to 30% suffer
moderate to severe injuries that make it
hard to live independently. -Falls can increase the chances of early
death. -A fear of falling can limit activity, which
can decrease muscle strength and flexibility
and increase the chances of another fall.
