Imagine having a pool that not only offers relaxation but actively helps with health challenges. For individuals with disabilities, magnesium salt pools provide more than just a refreshing swim. These pools are growing in popularity because of their unique benefits, especially for those looking to improve their overall well-being.
What Is a Magnesium Salt Pool?
A magnesium salt pool isn’t your typical backyard setup. It blends advanced water care with therapeutic properties to create a safer, gentler swimming experience.
Chemical Composition
The standout ingredient in these pools is magnesium chloride. Unlike traditional pools that rely heavily on chlorine, magnesium salt pools use a blend of salts, with magnesium playing a leading role. Magnesium dissolves in the water and helps keep it clean, soft, and better balanced.
How Magnesium Salt Pools Work
Instead of needing large doses of chlorine, these pools rely on a mineral-rich filtration process. Magnesium and other salts work together to sanitise the water. A salt cell turns salt into a small amount of chlorine, which helps maintain quality and prevents algae or bacteria growth. The result? Crystal-clear water that’s gentle on skin and eyes.
Benefits of Magnesium Salt Pools for Individuals Living with a Disability
Magnesium salt pools offer unique advantages for people with different disabilities. They help with physical challenges, sensory issues, and even mental health.
Improved Skin and Joint Health
Sensitive skin? Chronic pain? Magnesium can help. The mineral is known for soothing skin conditions like eczema and psoriasis. For individuals with disabilities tied to joint or muscle pain, soaking in magnesium-enriched water can provide noticeable relief. It reduces inflammation, eases tightness, and feels like a natural balm for your body.
Therapeutic Relaxation
Magnesium is often called nature’s stress reducer because it calms nerves and relaxes muscles. Swimming in magnesium salt water feels like floating in a spa. For those with sensory processing challenges, the smooth, irritation-free water can be especially comforting.
Enhanced Mobility and Exercise
Pools are fantastic for low-impact exercise—and magnesium salt pools take it one step further. The buoyancy of the water reduces pressure on joints, helping people with limited mobility move more freely. For someone undergoing physical therapy or recovering from an injury, this kind of pool can aid progress while being gentle on the body.
Pool Design Considerations
A pool’s design can make or break its usability for someone with a disability. Features like sloped entries, handrails, and pool hoists ensure easy access. Wide steps and non-slip surfaces also reduce risks while getting in and out of the water. All Magnesium Pools in Apollo SDA developments have these features.
Magnesium salt pools are more than just places to swim—they’re tools for better health and relaxation. From helping with skin and joint conditions to providing a soothing exercise environment, these pools cater to the unique needs of individuals with disabilities. Add safe, accessible designs, and they become a powerful way to improve quality of life. If you or a loved one are living with a disability, consider the many advantages of magnesium salt pools. Wherever possible we will include a magnesium pool in our purpose-built SDA development, so participants can live their best life in a home they love.
Here are just a few of our properties that have magnesium salt pools as part of the SDA-shared facilities. Want to know more about our developments, contact us at 1300 937 279 or https://apollosda.com.au/contact/