Chapter 12 Hydrotherapy and Spa Applications

Question 1

Pain relief,
muscle relaxation
Blood flow alterations,
connective tissue effects

Answer 1

Effects of heat and cold

Question 2

Produces a reaction that stimulates dilation of blood vessels and increases blood flow to bring warmth to the area

Answer 2

Prolonged cold application

Question 3

Depresses the bloodflow increases swelling and inflammation initial action increases blood flow to the skin

Answer 3

Prolonged heat application

Question 4

(Cx9/5)+32

Answer 4

Celsius to Fahrenheit

Question 5

(F-32)x5/9

Answer 5

Fahrenheit to Celsius

Question 6

212 Fahrenheit and 100°C

Answer 6

Boiling point of Water

Question 7

98-102f 38-40c

Answer 7

Hot Water

Question 8

92-98F 33-38C

Answer 8

Warm Neutral Water

Question 9

55-65f 13-18c

Answer 9

Cold

Question 10

32F 0c

Answer 10

Freezing Point

Question 11

The external application of heat for therapeutic purposes

Answer 11

Thermotherapy

Question 12

The external therapeutic application of cold

Answer 12

Cryotherapy

Question 13

Involves the exchange of thermal energy well the body surface is in direct contact with the thermal agent or conductor

Answer 13

Conduction

Question 14

Involves the transfer of heat energy through movement of air or liquid

Answer 14

Convection

Question 15

Involves one energy source changing into a heat energy source as it passes into the body

Answer 15

Conversion

Question 16

The use of hot or cold smooth stones as massage tools

Answer 16

Stone massage

Question 17

Any treatment in which the client’s skin is stimulated by abrasions

Answer 17

Exfoliation procedures

Question 18

Uses a course grainy substance creates a glow

Answer 18

Body scrub

Question 19

Uses a fine grainy substance better for clients who have fair or fragile skin

Answer 19

Body polish

Question 20

Uses a natural bristle brush or loofah to create friction massage

Answer 20

Dry Brush

Question 21

A type a spa treatment in which mud or other products or apply to most of the body

Answer 21

Body wrap

Question 22

A ayurdic treatment pouring oil in a steady stream over the clients forhead

Answer 22

Shirodhara

Question 23

Use of plant derived essential oils for therapeutic purposes

Answer 23

Aromatherapy

Question 24

The art and science of bathing for the therapeutic and relaxation purposes

Answer 24

Balneology

Question 25

Concentrated essences of aromatic plants

Answer 25

Essential oils

Question 26

Made fatty materials that dilute and suspend the central orioles

Answer 26

Carrier Oils

Question 27

Is the internal and external therapeutic use of water and complementary agents.

Answer 27

Hydrotherapy