The Origins of Dolphin Therapy
Where did Dolphin Therapy Originate From?
For decades the US Navy has trained Dolphins to undertake underwater reconnaissance. When transported out of water, Dolphins started to die. Post-mortem examinations identified the cause of death as circulatory distress due to internal organ trauma; crushing type injuries which were the result of gravity exerting pressure and vertical shear force on the mammals’ internal tissues and organs.
US Naval engineers set about developing a support system that could recreate buoyancy during transportation, recreating the Dolphin’s natural state.
How did Medstrom get access to this technology?
The technology was released for commercial application and Medstrom are proud to exclusively deliver fluid immersion simulation to complex patients in the acute and community sectors.
If you’re interested in hearing more about what makes Dolphin Therapy different to a dynamic mattress, visit: Dolphin Therapy – Pressure Area Care – Medstrom
