What flooring is suitable for a physiotherapy clinic?

Suitable flooring for a physiotherapy clinic is level, slip-resistant and easy to clean. Its firmness and elasticity must be matched to the intended use.

For strength, coordination and floor exercises, PU-bound rubber granule tiles are particularly suitable. Their elastic structure absorbs impacts and vibrations, providing a more yielding surface than hard flooring for exercises while standing and on the floor.

That yielding quality must not impair stable standing during gait, balance or stability exercises. Where wheelchairs, walking frames, therapy couches or training equipment are moved, the flooring must be sufficiently resistant to indentation and suitable for wheeled traffic.

The tiles must be installed so that they stay in place and do not create trip hazards, while transitions to adjoining flooring must be level.

Hygienic suitability depends on the specific surface and the manufacturer’s information. The flooring must be cleanable in accordance with the hygiene plan and resistant to the intended cleaning agents and disinfectants. In areas with increased hygiene requirements, a dense floor with few joints may be more suitable than porous rubber granule tiles. Porous rubber granule tiles are primarily suited to clearly defined movement and training areas.