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Disposable Underwear for Swimming
For those who love to swim, bowel incontinence might seem like a barrier to enjoying a favorite activity. However, thanks to Tranquility® Swimmates®' disposable swim diapers, it does not have to be. This unique underwear-style swim diaper is different from baby diapers, adult pull-on disposable underwear, or other absorbent products – it is meant to provide protection and security when immersed in water, without swelling, falling apart, or making a mess in the pool.
According to International Foundation for Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders, about 25 percent of men and women over 40 years old experience fecal incontinence. If you experience fecal incontinence, you should not attempt to use standard adult diapers, absorbent pads, or other incontinence care products when swimming, as they will become bloated with water and could cause waste to leak into the pool.
However, Swimmates disposable swim diapers are made specifically for the water, providing reliable protection and security, thanks to their innovative design:
They are worn subtly under a bathing suit by both men and women, for discreet bowel incontinence protection.
Kufguards® (inner leg cuffs) help contain bowel incontinence, giving you an extra sense of security that the pool and your bathing suit will stay clean.
This swim diaper is not made from normal absorbent materials found in typical incontinence care products; it is designed to have minimal swelling and does not break apart in water.
This swim diaper is disposable, so there is no need to clean your swimsuit after an episode. Unlike reusable diaper covers, there is no need to wash them – just throw them away and use a fresh swim diaper the next time you go in the water.
Tear-away seams make removal and disposal easy. If you have ever had a hard time removing a wet garment – either regular clothing or a disposable product – then you can see how this is an especially helpful feature.
All of these features and benefits were designed with your comfort in mind. Customer B.F. from Ohio wrote, “These swim diapers gave me the most freedom and really gave me my life back. I feel free to be active, to travel, to swim again … without being wet or leaking.”
You don’t need to worry that anything will interfere with your exercise, your recreational enjoyment or your privacy with Swimmates swim diapers.
Ideal for little swimmers, too
For those caring for children with bladder and/or bowel loss, taking them to the pool may seem like something to avoid. Traditional, store-bought baby or youth-sized diapers simply cannot hold up to being submerged in water and will fall apart. Even if you try washable or reusable swim diapers for added peace of mind, clean-up can be a mess and you will likely end up buying a replacement, anyway.
Swimmates swim diapers offer a disposable solution that keeps children and those around them in the pool protected, giving you the confidence to let the child have fun in the water once again. Swimmates are designed for bowel containment and do not swell up in the water. Plus, we offer a unique size range starting at youth sizes (up to 80 lbs), to cover your little swimmers.
Our customers tell us they have been revitalized by enjoying pool time with their grandkids again, thanks to these swim diapers.
Aqua therapy benefits
We hear success stories from our customers who have truly benefited from aqua therapy, thanks to Swimmates. A.H., a customer from Wisconsin, said, “Swimmates are an asset for use in the hot tub, on a daily basis for therapy. Thank you for the very helpful customer service to help find the right product.”
According to an article from StrengthTrainingRehab.com, water provides natural buoyancy to reduce gravity’s effects and avoid joint strain. Because water is hundreds of times more resistive than air, water-based exercise provides extremely efficient and effective results.
Water therapy can also help one recover from a variety of injuries, ailments, and chronic medical conditions, including:
Back pain, joint pain, and other recurrent pain
Traumatic brain injury patients
Car accident injuries
Sports injury
Muscle spasms
Circulation problems
Heart disease
Stroke recovery
Neurological injury
Diabetic peripheral neuropathy
Arthritis (osteo or rheumatoid)
Balance problems due to muscle weakness on one side
Benefits of Swimming for Those with Incontinence
If you experience incontinence, and swimming is not part of your current exercise routine, it might be a good idea to add it to your schedule. Swimming can be an excellent way to get physical activity without putting extra strain on the pelvic region. Other exercises such as crunches, double leg raises or weightlifting require the participant to clench their muscles, which increases the risk of a urinary or fecal accident.
In comparison, swimming lifts your chest, lengthens the spine, and does not require that you bear down, so it can actually help reduce incontinence symptoms during your workout.
We are excited to share the news about Swimmates swim diapers, not just with the people who wear them and their caregivers who support them, but with all of our industry partners, including case managers and other healthcare professionals, medical supply dealers, and distributors who help those with incontinence to receive the care products needed to manage their condition.
Swimmates May be Covered Under Medicaid
If you care for someone with complex healthcare needs who loves to get in the water, Swimmates are a must-have! This swim diaper allows you to worry less about fecal leakage in the pool, and concentrate instead on spending quality time with the person you are caring for. Our unique size range of youth (80 lbs) through XXL adult sizes (250 +lbs) provides coverage for those who may be going to summer camps, swim therapy sessions, or who just love to swim.
In addition to their unique product features, Swimmates may be covered under waivers or other program funds for those with complex healthcare needs. In fact, families often tell us that they have waivers or other program funds that go unused at the end of each year. Don’t leave waiver dollars behind!
Help those in your care enjoy the water with confidence and discretion, with Swimmates disposable swimwear.
For help finding a Swimmates dealer in your area, contact Tranquility Products at 1-800-467-3224 x7 or email us at customerservice@pbenet.com.
For those who love to swim, bowel incontinence might seem like a barrier to enjoying a favorite activity. However, thanks to Tranquility® Swimmates®' disposable swim diapers, it does not have to be. This unique underwear-style swim diaper is different from baby diapers, adult pull-on disposable underwear, or other absorbent products – it is meant to provide protection and security when immersed in water, without swelling, falling apart, or making a mess in the pool.
According to International Foundation for Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders, about 25 percent of men and women over 40 years old experience fecal incontinence. If you experience fecal incontinence, you should not attempt to use standard adult diapers, absorbent pads, or other incontinence care products when swimming, as they will become bloated with water and could cause waste to leak into the pool.
However, Swimmates disposable swim diapers are made specifically for the water, providing reliable protection and security, thanks to their innovative design:
They are worn subtly under a bathing suit by both men and women, for discreet bowel incontinence protection.
Kufguards® (inner leg cuffs) help contain bowel incontinence, giving you an extra sense of security that the pool and your bathing suit will stay clean.
This swim diaper is not made from normal absorbent materials found in typical incontinence care products; it is designed to have minimal swelling and does not break apart in water.
This swim diaper is disposable, so there is no need to clean your swimsuit after an episode. Unlike reusable diaper covers, there is no need to wash them – just throw them away and use a fresh swim diaper the next time you go in the water.
Tear-away seams make removal and disposal easy. If you have ever had a hard time removing a wet garment – either regular clothing or a disposable product – then you can see how this is an especially helpful feature.
All of these features and benefits were designed with your comfort in mind. Customer B.F. from Ohio wrote, “These swim diapers gave me the most freedom and really gave me my life back. I feel free to be active, to travel, to swim again … without being wet or leaking.”
You don’t need to worry that anything will interfere with your exercise, your recreational enjoyment or your privacy with Swimmates swim diapers.
Ideal for little swimmers, too
For those caring for children with bladder and/or bowel loss, taking them to the pool may seem like something to avoid. Traditional, store-bought baby or youth-sized diapers simply cannot hold up to being submerged in water and will fall apart. Even if you try washable or reusable swim diapers for added peace of mind, clean-up can be a mess and you will likely end up buying a replacement, anyway.
Swimmates swim diapers offer a disposable solution that keeps children and those around them in the pool protected, giving you the confidence to let the child have fun in the water once again. Swimmates are designed for bowel containment and do not swell up in the water. Plus, we offer a unique size range starting at youth sizes (up to 80 lbs), to cover your little swimmers.
Our customers tell us they have been revitalized by enjoying pool time with their grandkids again, thanks to these swim diapers.
Aqua therapy benefits
We hear success stories from our customers who have truly benefited from aqua therapy, thanks to Swimmates. A.H., a customer from Wisconsin, said, “Swimmates are an asset for use in the hot tub, on a daily basis for therapy. Thank you for the very helpful customer service to help find the right product.”
According to an article from StrengthTrainingRehab.com, water provides natural buoyancy to reduce gravity’s effects and avoid joint strain. Because water is hundreds of times more resistive than air, water-based exercise provides extremely efficient and effective results.
Water therapy can also help one recover from a variety of injuries, ailments, and chronic medical conditions, including:
Back pain, joint pain, and other recurrent pain
Traumatic brain injury patients
Car accident injuries
Sports injury
Muscle spasms
Circulation problems
Heart disease
Stroke recovery
Neurological injury
Diabetic peripheral neuropathy
Arthritis (osteo or rheumatoid)
Balance problems due to muscle weakness on one side
Benefits of Swimming for Those with Incontinence
If you experience incontinence, and swimming is not part of your current exercise routine, it might be a good idea to add it to your schedule. Swimming can be an excellent way to get physical activity without putting extra strain on the pelvic region. Other exercises such as crunches, double leg raises or weightlifting require the participant to clench their muscles, which increases the risk of a urinary or fecal accident.
In comparison, swimming lifts your chest, lengthens the spine, and does not require that you bear down, so it can actually help reduce incontinence symptoms during your workout.
We are excited to share the news about Swimmates swim diapers, not just with the people who wear them and their caregivers who support them, but with all of our industry partners, including case managers and other healthcare professionals, medical supply dealers, and distributors who help those with incontinence to receive the care products needed to manage their condition.
Swimmates May be Covered Under Medicaid
If you care for someone with complex healthcare needs who loves to get in the water, Swimmates are a must-have! This swim diaper allows you to worry less about fecal leakage in the pool, and concentrate instead on spending quality time with the person you are caring for. Our unique size range of youth (80 lbs) through XXL adult sizes (250 +lbs) provides coverage for those who may be going to summer camps, swim therapy sessions, or who just love to swim.
In addition to their unique product features, Swimmates may be covered under waivers or other program funds for those with complex healthcare needs. In fact, families often tell us that they have waivers or other program funds that go unused at the end of each year. Don’t leave waiver dollars behind!
Help those in your care enjoy the water with confidence and discretion, with Swimmates disposable swimwear.
For help finding a Swimmates dealer in your area, contact Tranquility Products at 1-800-467-3224 x7 or email us at customerservice@pbenet.com.
