Ultimate Guide to Designing a Hydrotherapy Room for Athletes

BEST PRACTICE GUIDANCE FROM SWIMEX

You understand the benefits of hydrotherapy for your athletes, but where do you start?

Our ultimate guide will help you plan and design a hydrotherapy room for your facility quickly and effectively using best practices from SwimEx experts. From selecting the right equipment to maximizing space efficiency, this guide ensures you’re well-prepared every step of the way.

With SwimEx’s expertise, you can feel confident in creating a state-of-the-art hydrotherapy room tailored to your athletes’ needs. Whether your focus is recovery, performance, or rehabilitation, this guide offers the insights to ensure long-term success.

the questions you need to ask

We answer the 7 key questions you need to ask before planning your hydrotherapy room: 

  1. Who will use my aquatic facility?
  2. What are my expected athlete/patient outcomes?
  3. Where will the hydrotherapy room be located?
  4. What space will I have for the hydrotherapy area?
  5. How will I accommodate ancillary facilities/equipment?
  6. How do I determine maintenance?
  7. What is my estimated budget/funding for the project?

crucial steps you need to take

We cover the 7 crucial steps involved in designing a hydrotherapy room – from start to finish:

  1. Research and choose your products
  2. Hire an architect or contractor
  3. Design the space
  4. Purchase the hydrotherapy equipment
  5. Construction
  6. Technical and clinical in-service hydrotherapy training
  7. Establish communication with your supplier’s support and service team