Aquatics Flashcards
Buoyancy provides a/an _________ force
Upward
True or false; unloading occurs at shallower depths
False, deeper
True or false; at shallower depths there is less buoyancy
True
True or false; deeper depths are easier for people with CV disease or muscle weakness
False
During slow movement, there is (increased/ decreased) drag and (increased/ decreased) resistance
Decreased drag and resistance
During turbulent flow, there is (increased/ decreased) drag and (increased/ decreased) resistance
Increased
True or false; deeper depths relieve effusion and edema
True
Immersion to the _____ will cause centralization of peripheral blood, increase R atrium pressure and left ventricle end diastolic volume
Neck
True or false; heart rate may change drastically with immersion
False; it wont change or may slightly change
What pool temperature is appropriate for vigorous exercise?
83-87
What pool temperature is appropriate for relaxation?
88 and above
What pool temperature is thermoneutral?
94 F
What pool temperature is appropriate for acute inflammation ?
50
What pool temperature is appropriate for decreasing spasticity?
67
What pool temperature is appropriate for therapeutic exercise?
80
What pool temperature is appropriate for open wound debridement?
94
What pool temperature is appropriate for arthritis or ROM?
100
What pool temperature is appropriate for pain reduction?
110
