Justify equipment by linking it to measurable gains: reduced pain, faster functional recovery, improved gait parameters, and efficient multi‑group scheduling. Present published evidence for aquatic and underwater treadmill outcomes, connect these to your own KPIs and case‑mix, and highlight space, safety, and energy efficiencies of movable floors and modular pools.(https://www.ewacmedical.com/knowledge/mooventhan-2014-scientific-evidence-based-effects-of-hydrotherapy-on-various-systems-of-the-body/)
In practice
Decision‑makers want outcomes, efficiency, and safety. For underwater treadmills and movable floors, emphasize evidence showing reduced joint pain, better function, and improved gait mechanics in orthopedic and neurologic patients. Show how adjustable depth and modular zones allow several therapists and patient groups to use one compact pool, maximizing occupancy and reducing the need for multiple facilities. (https://www.antisel-physio.gr/en/modular-pool/)
Collect local data: changes in pain scores, gait speed, length of stay, and return‑to‑sport timelines in programs that use hydrotherapy equipment. Combine this with external evidence and EWAC‑provided summaries to build a concise business case that covers clinical benefit, patient satisfaction, safety, and operational efficiency.(https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8955208/)
EWAC Medical references
– EWAC article on movable floor and underwater treadmill advantages: highlights versatility, smaller required pool size, energy savings, and reduced fall risk when the floor is at deck level.(https://www.ewacmedical.com/many-advantages-of-a-movable-pool-floor-with-underwater-treadmill/)]
– EWAC aquatic treadmill orthopedic article: synthesizes five studies demonstrating benefits after ACL reconstruction and in joint pathology. (https://www.ewacmedical.com/benefits-of-the-aquatic-treadmill-exercise-in-orthopedic-patients-in-five-articles/)]
– EWAC knowledge articles (Mooventhan 2014; Stanciu 2023): summarize systemic and lower‑limb functional benefits of hydrotherapy. (https://www.ewacmedical.com/knowledge/mooventhan-2014-scientific-evidence-based-effects-of-hydrotherapy-on-various-systems-of-the-body/)
External scientific references
– Systematic review and meta‑analysis of aquatic exercise in osteoarthritis: demonstrates significant reductions in pain and improvements in function vs control and land exercise, supporting cost‑justification. (https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8955208/)]
– Underwater treadmill OA thesis: acute aquatic treadmill training improved gait kinematics and reduced arthritis pain.(https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1682&context=etd)]
– SCI hydrotherapy review (Stanciu 2023): shows improved lower‑limb function and reduced spasticity, justifying investment for neurorehab programs. (https://www.ewacmedical.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Stanciu-2024-Evidence-of-Improvement-of-Lower-Limb-Functioning-Using-Hydrotherapy-on-Spinal-Cord-Injury-Patients.pdf)