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File it under "I didn't want to know"...
Researchers found an increased risk of bladder cancer associated with exposure to water disinfection byproducts.
Risks tended to be higher for exposure through showering, bathing, and swimming in pools compared with drinking water. Download PDF here.
It's not déjà vu, but it does seem like we've been here before. Fresh from an industry-shaking experience with VGB, another government mandate has arrived which will force public pool operators to spend money on pool equipment/alterations they hadn't planned for. This one's called ADA. Read more Aqua Magazine article here.
For instance, did you know that the deepest water that an ADA-compliant ramp can let out into is.... (drum roll please) 30".
Most pools start at 3' or 3.5' deep, so this is a rule destined to drive people to choose lifts instead of ramps to be considered ADA compliant.
More aquatic therapy data here.
Whistleblowing hero... or neurotic ramblings? You decide.
http://factoidz.com/why-medicare-is-going-broke-and-wont-be-around-much-longer/
Aquatic therapy statistics now available to industry. http://www.aquaticnet.com/media-statistics.htm
Aquatic Therapy Command Center. http://www.aquaticnet.com - International clearinghouse of information for the aquatic therapist, aquatics facility and pool patient. Home of Aquatic Therapy University. Provides CEUs / trainings/ courses / continuing education for the physical therapy provider, occupational therapist, speech therapist, athletic trainer and others. Answers questions such as: What is aquatic therapy for? What water therapy equipment should I buy? Where can I find a hydro pool or therapy pool? What is the difference between aquatic physiotherapy and hydrotherapy? Do I need special education or certification to perform aquatic therapy and rehabilitation?
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