Aquatic Therapy

Question 1

Patients with dyspnea should avoid submersion above the _____.

Answer 1

Xiphoid process

Question 2

What effect does hydrostatic pressure have on the body when the body is submerged above the xiphoid process?

Answer 2

Increases the difficulty of breathing which can cause an increased respiratory rate

Question 3

Patients with MS should avoid water temperatures above _____ degrees.

Answer 3

84 degrees F

Question 4

What effect does immersion in hot versus cold water have on blood pressure?

Answer 4

Hot water = decrease in BP due to vasodilation

Cold water = increase in BP due to vasoconstriction