Aquatic therapy

Question 1

Contraindications aquatic therapy

Answer 1

Open wounds/recent surgery
Tracheotomy
Decompensated CHF or unstable angina
Active infection/fever (water, droplet, and airborne)
Severe respiratory dysfunction ( complications)
Bleeding disorders
Severe PVD

Question 2

precautions aquatic therapy

Answer 2

Colostomy
Neurological disorders
** Ataxic patient: may have increased motor control difficulties
Seizure disorders (Careful with epilepsy; Ensure compliant with meds )
Respiratory disorders
**Lung expansion may be inhibited
Cardiac dysfunction
***Increased work for CHF and DM II
Fear of water

Question 3

When to use cold aquatic therapy -3

Answer 3

1. inflammation ( redness, swelling) like in acute RA
2. reduce spasticity
3. intense aerobic exercise

Question 4

When to use warm aquatic therapy-3

Answer 4

1- mobility,
2- flexibility,
3- muscle relaxation.

Question 5

when to use cool aquatic therapy - 3

Answer 5

1- Gen therex,
2- gait training,
3- strengthening.