SwimEx Professional Pools vs the Competition
SwimEx is recognized worldwide as the leader in the design, manufacture and installation of professional therapy pools. Physical therapists and athletic trainers working in a wide range of facilities prefer SwimEx therapeutic pools for training, recovery, and rehabilitation.
What exactly sets SwimEx apart from the competition? Explore these six key reasons why SwimEx is the trusted choice for professional therapy pools.
- Water FlowWater Flow
- Pool ConstructionPool Construction
- Customer ServiceCustomer Service
- Pool CustomizationPool Customization
- Zero-Entry LiftZero-Entry Lift
- Treatment VersatilityTreatment Versatility
1. SwimEx Propulsion System vs Jets
Traditional swim jets offer some resistance, but can they truly cater to a wide range of users and workout intensities? Discover the difference between the SwimEx propulsion system and competitors’ jets:
SwimEx:
- The SwimEx paddlewheel current is the widest and deepest on the market with a smooth laminar flow.
- The current’s versatility spans a wide spectrum, from gentle for elderly balance work to intense for in-season athlete training.
- Riverlike current has 100 speed settings and can move up to 20,000 gallons per minute.
Competitor:
- Directional swim jets provide a narrow, turbulent resistance that dissipates the further back in the pool you go.
- Frail or acute patients find jets too strong or unpleasant.
- Jets do not offer a wide range of water current speeds, with limitations of up to 1,000 gallons per minute.
2. Structural Fiberglass Shell vs Metal Panels with Vinyl Liner
Choosing the right professional therapy pool requires considering both functionality and longevity. Discover how SwimEx construction surpasses traditional pools in key areas:
SwimEx:
- SwimEx pools are constructed with a fiberglass technique similar to high-performance luxury yachts. Pools have a ¾” balsa wood core for optimal heat retention resulting in lower energy costs.
- Easy-to-clean smooth gelcoat interior leads to lower maintenance costs with no liners to replace.
- Manufactured in our Fall River factory allowing for control over customization.
Competitor:
- Competitors’ pools have either metal panels with vinyl liners, similar to an above-ground outdoor pool, or 1-piece acrylic shells.
- Vinyl liners eventually require paid replacement.
- Mold and mildew can form between the panels and the vinyl liner.
- Pools are outsourced and only assembled in house. Limited to what their suppliers offer.
3. Unsurpassed Customer Service vs No Comparison
- A live SwimEx Team member answers all calls.
- Engineering Design and Support throughout the entire project.
- Customer Support throughout the life of the pool.
- Dedicated to exceeding customer expectations
- 10 year Structural Warranty
- Maintenance is simple, but if desired Extended Warranties and Maintenance Packages are available.
“With our NHL training facility being on the 8th floor, we had some difficult obstacles in upgrading our hydrotherapy room. SwimEx was easy to work with, creative in their solutions, and detailed in their execution. Our project resulted in a cutting-edge hydrotherapy room that will be an integral part of how we take care of our athletes. We could not be more pleased with our final SwimEx product and are proud of our new hydrotherapy room.“
~ Jason Serbus, MA, ATC, PES
Director of Sports Medicine/Head Athletic Trainer
Washington Capitals
4. Customizable Layout vs Standard Layout
Most professional therapy pool providers offer limited pool personalization. SwimEx takes customization to the next level. Here’s how:
SwimEx:
- All models allow for a customizable layout. Change size, depth and interior layout to meet your specific needs.
Competitor:
- Only some models allow for a customizable layout, limiting what the professional therapy pool can offer athletes and patients.
5. Moveable Platform vs Moveable Floor
Finding the right exercise depth is crucial for aquatic therapy. Explore the difference between SwimEx’s movable platform and competitor’s moveable floor:
SwimEx:
- Our movable platform is available in several pool models. It allows zero-entry ADA access and an additional workspace at any water depth. The movable platform does not interfere with other athletes or patients working in the pool.
- SwimEx has current flow and treadmill as independent functions so more reliability and less downtime.
Competitor:
- Their movable floor is only available in 2 models. A movable floor requires that all patients need to be working at the same water depth and the same speed. Traditional movable floors can limit therapy options and hinder multi-user workouts.
- When treadmill or floor stops working pool is of no use.
“The pool is awesome! It is great to be able to get 3-4 players in the pool at a time doing their rehab. The versatility is exactly what we were after when we started this project with SwimEx. We are so pleased with the design. The SwimEx team has been incredible to work with.”
~ Steve Antonopulos, former Director of Sports Medicine
Denver Broncos
6. Treatment Versatility vs Treatment Limitations
Does your current professional therapy pool limit your treatment options? SwimEx offers comprehensive solutions with features that cater to individual needs:
SwimEx:
- Many SwimEx pool models provide the ability to simultaneously treat multiple clients, at different water depths.
- Work benches allow for seated exercise.
- Plyometric pads allow for bounding exercises.
- Walking or running can be done 3 ways, against the current on the flat floor, against the current on the angled running pad, or on an optional underwater treadmill.
Competitor:
- The competition has just one pool model that can simultaneously treat multiple clients at different depths.
- No benches or plyometric pads.
- Competitors’ professional therapy pools offer limited ability to work on a patient’s upper body or core.
- A lack of controlled water current can limit rehabilitation options.
