Aquatic Therapy, Traction, Exercise at Home
Efficient in energy, water, and space consumption,
this DME device is planet friendly, versatile, and compact.
Attributes of interest noted below and numbered to facilitate reference and discussion;
1 - The Vertical Pool (TVP), an aquatic therapy rehabilitation device, was inspired by the
anticipated need of the returning wounded who would want to heal and recover in the privacy
and convenience of home with family. The market for this product, interestingly, has turned
out to be women. This duality of mission (veterans serving country/women serving family,
community) encourages continued diligence helping those in need of healing.
2 - Upon entering the military standard issue gear may include combat boots, camos, M-18 Sig
Sauer, M-4 carbine, M-27 IAR, ammo, grenades, tactical helmet, Navy blues, etc.
Upon exiting the military standard issue gear, for every service person who has been
wounded or injured in service to America, should include recovery equipment like TVP, or
something similar, without lengthy delays of involved paperwork or approvals; just a VA
doctor's prescription to activate.
3 - It is the express desire and intention of the innovator/owner of TVP to donate this entire
vision/mission/product/inventory/tooling/instructionals to the military, or a wing thereof, to
expedite the program for those in need. This will hopefully result in the participation of
veterans themselves performing the required tasks of managing, manufacturing, marketing,
delivering, installing, maintaining, teaching, removing, re-homing these devices.
The mission is solid and the aim is true!
4 - A most important result of daily immersions in this heated, sanitized, filtered water allowing
vertical, horizontal, and seated movements, is improved hygiene for those who cannot
access/egress conventional bathtubs or showers at home. Frequent use may reduce threats
of skin issues, bed sores, and should soak out the “nooks and crannies” while improving
overall health and well-being.
1 - The Vertical Pool (TVP), an aquatic therapy rehabilitation device, was inspired by the
anticipated need of the returning wounded who would want to heal and recover in the privacy
and convenience of home with family. The market for this product, interestingly, has turned
out to be women. This duality of mission (veterans serving country/women serving family,
community) encourages continued diligence helping those in need of healing.
2 - Upon entering the military standard issue gear may include combat boots, camos, M-18 Sig
Sauer, M-4 carbine, M-27 IAR, ammo, grenades, tactical helmet, Navy blues, etc.
Upon exiting the military standard issue gear, for every service person who has been
wounded or injured in service to America, should include recovery equipment like TVP, or
something similar, without lengthy delays of involved paperwork or approvals; just a VA
doctor's prescription to activate.
3 - It is the express desire and intention of the innovator/owner of TVP to donate this entire
vision/mission/product/inventory/tooling/instructionals to the military, or a wing thereof, to
expedite the program for those in need. This will hopefully result in the participation of
veterans themselves performing the required tasks of managing, manufacturing, marketing,
delivering, installing, maintaining, teaching, removing, re-homing these devices.
The mission is solid and the aim is true!
4 - A most important result of daily immersions in this heated, sanitized, filtered water allowing
vertical, horizontal, and seated movements, is improved hygiene for those who cannot
access/egress conventional bathtubs or showers at home. Frequent use may reduce threats
of skin issues, bed sores, and should soak out the “nooks and crannies” while improving
overall health and well-being.
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5 - The pool design is compatible with available patient lifts (Hoyer, Molift) for access/egress
and allows user-assistance from the outside perimeter. The top edge of the device is 36”
above the ground, floor, or deck, which is the height of a kitchen counter. A parent, partner,
or therapist can reach in to help the patient without having to enter the water. In these times
of Covid-type issues the practice of “separate yet communal” should be applied sensibly
and shared water avoided where possible.
6 - This device can be disassembled, removed, and rehomed with relative ease as the entire
pool, with all equipment including cover, can be transported in a short bed pickup. The
modular design means the individual parts can carried into and through existing buildings to
access back yards, basements, even hillsides. Each reinstallation requires a new liner and
filter canister. One pool, presently in TN, has been installed in 8 different locations over the
last 15 years.
and allows user-assistance from the outside perimeter. The top edge of the device is 36”
above the ground, floor, or deck, which is the height of a kitchen counter. A parent, partner,
or therapist can reach in to help the patient without having to enter the water. In these times
of Covid-type issues the practice of “separate yet communal” should be applied sensibly
and shared water avoided where possible.
6 - This device can be disassembled, removed, and rehomed with relative ease as the entire
pool, with all equipment including cover, can be transported in a short bed pickup. The
modular design means the individual parts can carried into and through existing buildings to
access back yards, basements, even hillsides. Each reinstallation requires a new liner and
filter canister. One pool, presently in TN, has been installed in 8 different locations over the
last 15 years.
7 - The Vertical Pool is a recovery, therapy, rehab device, not a hot tub or spa. Water
temperature in this product is typically 88 to 92 degrees allowing lengthy immersions for
exercise, rehabilitation, traction, and relaxation, not 104 degrees (as with a spa) wherein 20
minutes is often a recommended maximum exposure.
temperature in this product is typically 88 to 92 degrees allowing lengthy immersions for
exercise, rehabilitation, traction, and relaxation, not 104 degrees (as with a spa) wherein 20
minutes is often a recommended maximum exposure.
Why The Vertical Pool?
by Molly Hale
"Having an easily accessible pool at home has changed my world. Dealing with a spinal cord injury since 1995, I have relied on distant public facilities for the freedom of my pool time. Now, the only driving I have to do involves rolling out my back door and getting into my crystal clear, warm water pool whenever I like. I move, I float, I sing, I dream …. oh, and I exercise …. and heal. I’m loving my full-body tan. No swimsuits needed in this private, convenient and perfect environment!
In researching modular, multi-piece pools, The Vertical Pool was clearly the winner. Affordable, well designed structurally and mechanically, it won’t crack (good idea here in California with our quakes), well insulated and the pool can be moved or re-homed if needed. Installation can be outdoors or indoors, including in a basement or garage or on a hillside! Like most small pools there’s an insulated cover (which I creatively manage myself), and seats to indulge Jeramy and I together, when we aren’t exercising or dancing. Yes, dancing… in an upright posture as a couple. Lovely.
The Vertical Pool has unique virtues developed through input from water therapy professionals. It is designed to the height, length, and reach of the human body, which translates to efficiency in energy usage, quantity of water required and the space needed for installation. The deep part of the basin is 5’ 4” deep at the water level allowing suspended exercising and an adjustable height floor allows weight-bearing activities. I particularly like the overhead and underwater exercise bars for stability in a variety of movements.
The side of the pool is sturdy and easy to sit on, which is how I get in and, while I don’t use a lift, it is beneficial that a Hoyer lift can be used if needed for access/egress. The Swimhorse support frame, usable in any pool, lets me swim in place, or just meditate lying on my back, still fully immersed in the warmth of the water. Jeramy can help me with adjustments and equipment from the outside perimeter of the pool which is convenient for us both. We are both enthralled with The Vertical Pool as it supports our health, strength, relaxation and joy of living."
by Molly Hale
"Having an easily accessible pool at home has changed my world. Dealing with a spinal cord injury since 1995, I have relied on distant public facilities for the freedom of my pool time. Now, the only driving I have to do involves rolling out my back door and getting into my crystal clear, warm water pool whenever I like. I move, I float, I sing, I dream …. oh, and I exercise …. and heal. I’m loving my full-body tan. No swimsuits needed in this private, convenient and perfect environment!
In researching modular, multi-piece pools, The Vertical Pool was clearly the winner. Affordable, well designed structurally and mechanically, it won’t crack (good idea here in California with our quakes), well insulated and the pool can be moved or re-homed if needed. Installation can be outdoors or indoors, including in a basement or garage or on a hillside! Like most small pools there’s an insulated cover (which I creatively manage myself), and seats to indulge Jeramy and I together, when we aren’t exercising or dancing. Yes, dancing… in an upright posture as a couple. Lovely.
The Vertical Pool has unique virtues developed through input from water therapy professionals. It is designed to the height, length, and reach of the human body, which translates to efficiency in energy usage, quantity of water required and the space needed for installation. The deep part of the basin is 5’ 4” deep at the water level allowing suspended exercising and an adjustable height floor allows weight-bearing activities. I particularly like the overhead and underwater exercise bars for stability in a variety of movements.
The side of the pool is sturdy and easy to sit on, which is how I get in and, while I don’t use a lift, it is beneficial that a Hoyer lift can be used if needed for access/egress. The Swimhorse support frame, usable in any pool, lets me swim in place, or just meditate lying on my back, still fully immersed in the warmth of the water. Jeramy can help me with adjustments and equipment from the outside perimeter of the pool which is convenient for us both. We are both enthralled with The Vertical Pool as it supports our health, strength, relaxation and joy of living."
8 - The Swimhorse, an optional device of The Vertical Pool LLC, is a support frame
(usable in any pool) for wounded, disabled, physically challenged.
If you have been wounded or injured "In Service to America", go to the Freeride Program page at www.theswimhorse.info to see if you qualify for a swim support device at no cost. This includes veterans, first responders, nurses, teachers, anyone whose work life is about making a difference.
(usable in any pool) for wounded, disabled, physically challenged.
If you have been wounded or injured "In Service to America", go to the Freeride Program page at www.theswimhorse.info to see if you qualify for a swim support device at no cost. This includes veterans, first responders, nurses, teachers, anyone whose work life is about making a difference.