Designing your physical therapy floor can be a fun project when you’re starting out or remodeling your place.
Most gyms have hardwood floors or concrete floors that are unsafe and uncomfortable for those with physical limitations.
Here are some tips to help design the best floor for comfort when performing physical therapy for yourself or rehab clients.
Tip #1
The physical therapy floor must be thick to absorb the impact of falls. Recovering patients may occasionally fall and need a cushioned surface to prevent further injury.
One option is rubber tiles that come in 3/8-inch, 1/2-inch, and 3/4-inch thicknesses. Choosing a thicker density to place under your workbenches and around other equipment can prevent serious injuries from falls.
In bathrooms and areas where patrons may need to change clothes, rubber floor tiles will provide cushioning if a patron accidentally falls.
Tip #2
Use rubber floor mats. Commercial Therapy Gym Rubber Floor Mats have anti-slip properties. This helps prevent sweat and spills from creating a slippery area that can easily lead to a fall.
These mats are interlocking mosaic tiles that not only look great, but also provide security. Extremely easy to install, the rubber mats are designed to be installed without adhesive and come in 5 standard colors: solid black, grey, blue, tan or red.
You can even make your own design as tiles are available in edge tiles, center tiles can corner tiles.
Tip #3
Design your floor to flow well. Put rubber mats under and around all equipment and leave the walking area covered with smooth surfaces, such as wood or laminate flooring.
Have rubber tiles in the areas where the floor therapy will take place. This provides a smooth surface for clients to exercise on. Create a smooth transition from hardwood flooring to rubber flooring with tiles that gradually slope upward.
Tip #4
Therapy often involves working with clients who are unstable or may have vision problems. Design your floor with a unique color scheme to help them distinguish between areas.
Create a border around the training stations using a different color. You can even print custom logos on the rubber tiles. You can have them placed in prominent areas.
The design of your physical therapy rubber flooring should take into account the needs and comfort of those who will be using the area. Safety and comfort will give your clients a greater sense of security during their recovery time.
