Walk in bathtub or Stroll in bathtub
Walk in bathtub or Stroll in bathtub
Walk-in bathtubs have either an inward-opening or outward-opening door which is self-sealing.[1] Most walk-in bathtubs also have a chair-height seat, but some, which are the same basic configuration as a standard bathtub, don’t have any seat. In some instances an inward-opening door might be considered a disadvantage mainly because emergency access is impossible, since the pressure with the water about the door is holding it closed.[citation needed] Nonetheless, the advantage is that an inward opening door is “self-sealing” due to the pressure from the water inside the bath assisting in maintaining a water-tight seal.[citation needed] Outward-swinging doors are equipped with a special seal so that they will not leak. Other tubs have side walls that raise and lower.[4]
Many walk-in bathtubs are obtainable with hydrotherapy or whirlpool features, internal grab bars, anti-slip floors and seats, and handheld showerheads that may also be wall mounted to enable one to take a standing shower.
Some bathtubs categorized as “walk-in” really require a low step-in, as they have higher seats and outward-opening doors that enable a individual to simply sit on the seat and pivot and swing his or her legs into the tub. This type of walk-in bathtub may be helpful to those confined to wheelchairs and to others with mobility challenges.