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