Extremity Hydrotherapy Whirlpool Tubs
Small capacity extremity hydrotherapy whirlpools at 15, 22, 27 and 45 gallons, mobile and stationary, for outpatient clinics, hospital rehab departments and wound care rooms.
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Extremity Hydrotherapy Whirlpool Tubs for Clinics and Rehabilitation Departments
An extremity whirlpool is a small capacity hydrotherapy tub sized for a single limb rather than the whole body. Clinicians use these tubs for localized immersion of a hand, forearm, foot or lower leg with the patient seated beside the unit. MSEC stocks extremity whirlpools at 15, 22, 27 and 45 gallons in both mobile and stationary configurations, for outpatient therapy clinics, hospital rehabilitation departments, wound care rooms and athletic training rooms.
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Choosing Between Models?
The Hydrotherapy Rehabilitation Tubs Clinical Guide walks through the decisions behind this purchase, with a comparison method, the mistakes that cause returns and a pre-order checklist.
Which Extremity Whirlpool Capacities and Configurations Does MSEC Stock?
Extremity whirlpools are listed at four capacities, 15, 22, 27 and 45 gallons, and most capacities are offered in both a mobile and a stationary version. The capacity in the product name is the figure to order against, because it decides the limb positions the tub supports and the water volume the room has to handle every session.
| Capacity | Mobile versions listed | Stationary versions listed |
|---|---|---|
| 15 gallon | 15 Gallon Mobile Extremity Whirlpool, 15 Gallon Mobile Extremity Whirlpool w/ Undercarriage, 15 Gallon Mobile Extremity Whirlpool w/ Handle | 15 Gallon Stationary Extremity Whirlpool |
| 22 gallon | 22 Gallon Mobile Extremity Whirlpool, 22 Gallon Mobile Extremity Whirlpool w/ Undercarriage | 22 Gallon Stationary Extremity Whirlpool, 22 Gallon Stationary Extremity Whirlpool w/ Pedestal |
| 27 gallon | 27 Gallon Mobile Extremity Whirlpool | 27 Gallon Stationary Extremity Whirlpool |
| 45 gallon | 45 Gallon Mobile Extremity Whirlpool | 45 Gallon Stationary Extremity Whirlpool |
Three of the 15 and 22 gallon listings add a configuration to the base tub: an undercarriage, a pedestal or a handle. Those words are part of the product name and part of the price, so quote them exactly as written. The Hydrotherapy Whirlpool Tubs line explains how extremity tubs sit against the full body formats, so this page stays on the extremity decision.
What Changes Between a 15, 22, 27 and 45 Gallon Extremity Tub?
Capacity changes which limb and which position the tub can accommodate, and it changes how long every fill and drain cycle takes. Those two effects pull in opposite directions, which is the whole of the sizing decision.
- 15 gallon. The smallest listed capacity and the fastest to turn around. This is the compact option for rooms where floor space and fill time are the binding constraints.
- 22 gallon. A step up in volume with mobile, stationary and pedestal configurations available.
- 27 gallon. Mid range capacity in both mobile and stationary form.
- 45 gallon. The largest extremity capacity listed, for the longest limb positions this format supports.
Work from the positions your clinicians actually use, then check the room. A larger tub that no one can fill and drain between back to back appointments will get booked less than a smaller one that turns around quickly, and a tub too small for the positions on your schedule simply will not be used for them.
Should the Extremity Tub Be Mobile or Stationary?
Choose mobile when the tub has to serve more than one treatment area, and stationary when it has a dedicated position with water access. Every capacity from 15 to 45 gallons is listed in both forms, so this is a genuine choice rather than a constraint of the size you need.
A mobile unit follows the caseload. It can be brought to a treatment bay, parked for the session, and returned to a fill and drain point, which suits clinics where hydrotherapy is one part of a mixed schedule rather than a dedicated room. The tradeoff is that someone moves it, and the route has to be clear of thresholds and cables.
A stationary unit stays where the plumbing and drainage are, which removes the moving question entirely and usually makes the daily routine simpler. It suits a department with a dedicated hydrotherapy space or a wound care room with its own fixtures. Decide this before you look at capacity, because the answer often narrows the room and the room narrows the size.
What Do the Undercarriage, Pedestal and Handle Options Actually Add?
Each option changes how the tub is supported or moved, and each one appears in the product name so you can order it explicitly. They are not cosmetic variations.
- Undercarriage. Listed on the 15 Gallon Mobile Extremity Whirlpool w/ Undercarriage and the 22 Gallon Mobile Extremity Whirlpool w/ Undercarriage. The undercarriage carries the tub as a rolling assembly, so the unit arrives ready to move rather than needing a cart found for it.
- Handle. Listed on the 15 Gallon Mobile Extremity Whirlpool w/ Handle, giving staff a defined place to push and steer from instead of gripping the tub body.
- Pedestal. Listed on the 22 Gallon Stationary Extremity Whirlpool w/ Pedestal, which sets the tub on a fixed support at working height rather than on a counter or a bench the department has to supply.
Confirm the option against the manufacturer’s documentation before ordering, and confirm the resulting working height, because a tub at the wrong height changes how the clinician has to stand for every session.
What Should a Facility Confirm on the Specification Sheet Before Ordering?
Confirm electrical supply, water fill and drain arrangements, working height, footprint, permitted cleaning agents and serviceable parts before the purchase order is issued. Small tubs are easier to install than full body units, which is exactly why these checks get skipped.
- Electrical. The stated voltage and receptacle type for the turbine, checked against the circuit in the room where the tub will actually run.
- Fill and drain. How the unit is filled and drained, what the drain point is, and whether the room has one within reach of the tub’s parked position.
- Working height and footprint. The dimensions stated by the manufacturer, checked against the chair the patient will sit in and the space the clinician needs beside the unit.
- Cleaning compatibility. Which disinfectants are permitted on the tub, turbine and any accessory surfaces, checked against your existing infection control protocol.
- Serviceable parts. Which components, including casters and turbine parts, can be ordered separately later.
- Freight and access. Whether delivery is parcel or freight and whether the route to the room clears doorways and thresholds.
How Does a Small Tub Change the Fill and Drain Routine Between Patients?
A smaller capacity shortens the turnaround, which is what makes extremity tubs practical on a tight appointment schedule. The tradeoff is that the routine runs many more times a day than it does on a full body unit, so it has to be quick and unambiguous.
Plan the cycle before the tub arrives. Decide where it fills, where it drains, who does it, and how long the department is allowing between appointments for the whole sequence including cleaning. On a mobile unit, that plan also has to cover the move to and from the fill and drain point, because that walk is part of the turnaround whether or not anyone counted it.
Write the cleaning steps into the room protocol using agents the manufacturer permits, and confirm the permitted list at purchase rather than after a surface has been damaged. The hydrotherapy tubs clinical guide covers the wider selection and operating decisions across tub formats.
When Does a Department Need a Full Body or Podiatry Tub Instead?
Move to another format when the limb positions on your schedule do not fit an extremity tub, or when the room has different requirements entirely.
- Podiatry Hydrotherapy Whirlpool Tubs. The route for podiatry room fit outs rather than general extremity work.
- Lo-Boy Hydrotherapy Whirlpool Tubs and Hi-Boy Hydrotherapy Whirlpool Tubs. Larger formats for immersion beyond a single limb.
- Slant Back Hydrotherapy Whirlpool Tubs and Sports Hydrotherapy Whirlpool Tubs. Full body capacities for athletic training rooms and multi region programs.
- Hydrotherapy Whirlpool Tub Accessories. For turbine accessories, covers and the items an installed tub consumes.
For the full catalog beyond hydrotherapy, start at Rehabilitation Equipment & Products, or call 877-706-4480 toll free, 713-706-4480 locally, or email inquiry@msecompany.net and we will match a configuration to your room.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I choose between a 15 and a 22 gallon extremity whirlpool?
Start with the limb positions your clinicians use and confirm the internal dimensions against them, then check what each capacity means for your turnaround time. The 15 gallon tubs fill and drain fastest and suit tight rooms and back to back scheduling. The 22 gallon tubs give more volume and are also offered with a pedestal in the stationary version. Send us your room dimensions and we will confirm the stated figures.
What is the difference between a mobile whirlpool and one with an undercarriage?
The undercarriage is named in the product listing as part of the assembly, as on the 22 Gallon Mobile Extremity Whirlpool w/ Undercarriage, so the tub arrives on its rolling support rather than needing one sourced separately. A mobile unit listed without it is still a mobile format, but confirm how it is supported and moved before ordering so no one is improvising a cart on delivery day.
Does an extremity whirlpool need dedicated plumbing in the room?
Confirm the fill and drain arrangement for the specific model with us before you plan the room, since requirements vary between stationary and mobile configurations. A stationary tub is usually placed where water access already exists. A mobile tub still has to reach a fill point and a drain point on a practical route. Have facilities confirm both before delivery is scheduled.
Can one extremity tub serve upper and lower limb sessions?
Confirm the internal dimensions against the positions your clinicians use, because that is what decides it rather than the capacity figure alone. Departments that run both patterns often choose a larger capacity for flexibility or keep two units in different rooms. Tell us which positions are on your schedule and we will confirm the stated dimensions for each listed capacity.
What should we check on the casters of a mobile extremity whirlpool?
Check that they roll freely, that the locking casters still hold with the tub filled, and that they are listed as replaceable parts for that model. Casters take the worst of daily use, especially where a unit crosses a threshold. Add them to the same inspection round as the turbine and cord, and order replacements before a dragging caster becomes the reason a tub stops being moved.
Do you stock extremity whirlpool capacities beyond those listed here?
The listed capacities are 15, 22, 27 and 45 gallons in mobile and stationary configurations. If your room requires something different, tell us the limb positions, the available floor area, the working height and the water access, and we will confirm what the manufacturer offers rather than substituting a similar looking unit. Call 877-706-4480 toll free or email inquiry@msecompany.net.
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