8.29 Aqatic Therapy + Misc Flashcards
buoyancy: waist
~50% BW
buoyancy: neck/clavicle
~10% BW
buoyancy: normal nipple level
~25% BW
Temperature for a warm pool
88-92˚
Who would not need to do aquatic therapy (esp in a warm pool)?
- MS » fatigue
- exacerbation phase of RA
- Guillain-Barré
What are some benefits of pool therapy?
- buoyancy
- temperature (warmth)
- hydrostatic pressure
- fear, anxiety, avoidance issues
Which patients would have issues with pressure from aquatic therapy? Why?
- CHF
- Don’t put them in the pool without talking to the doc
- They’ll drown without being under water
Which patients would benefit a lot from the pressure of the pool?
preggos
Why would a CHF pt drown in a pool?
too much fluid being pushed up
How does the pool help with fear, anxiety, and avoidance?
- sometimes people who are afraid to move or don’t move well may be more apt to move in the water
- be aware that fatigue can happen quicker
How might pool therapy benefit an SCI pt?
buoyancy can give them a greater sense of freedom
Why would an external fixation be used?
- slightly less invasive
- physician doesn’t think they’ll get good alignment and maintain it
- avoids massive incision to put a plate in
What type of fx is an external fixator likely to be used with?
closed
WB and external fixator
typically joints around it can still be used and/or have some WB
What is a major risk with an external fixator?
infection at the screw holes
