Aquatic Therapy Flashcards
What does the hydrostatic pressure of water do to effusion/ edema and peripheral blood flow?
Counteracts effusion and edema and enhances peripheral blood flow
As speed of movement increases in water ____________ increases
Resistance
Cooler temperatures are used for what? Warmer temperatures used for?
Cooler temps for higher intensity
Warmer temperatures for enhancing mobility, flexibility, relaxation
At what temperatures do patients have increased cardiac demands at rest and during exercise?
> 98.6
At what temperatures do patients have difficulty maintaining core temperature?
< 77 degrees
What are 6 contraindications to aquatic therapy?
- Bowel and bladder incontinence
- Severe kidney disease
- Severe epilepsy
- Severe cardiac or respiratory dysfunction
- Severe peripheral vascular disease
- Large open wounds, skin infection, colostomy
How does aquatic therapy effect blood flow in the body?
Cephalad redistribution (flows toward the head)
How does aquatic therapy effect stroke volume, cardiac output and heart rate?
Stroke volume increases
Cardiac output increases
Heart rate stays the same or slightly decreases
How does aquatic therapy effect inspiratory reserve volume and forced vital capacity?
Decreases them.
Where should target heart rate be established with aquatic therapy?
In the pool
Hydrostatic pressure can decrease heart rate
