Final: Whirlpool Flashcards
In the 1940s-50s, hydrotherapy was popular in treating ____
polio
Hydrotherapy transfers heat via _____ and _____.
conduction and convection
______ of water is a force caused by viscosity against the direction of motion of the body in the water.
Resistance
The resistance force of water is proportional to the (weight/speed/force) of the body’s motion
speed
What is the pressure exerted by fluid on a body immersed in the fluid.
hydrostatic pressure
hydrostatic pressure (increases/decreases) with depth
increases
What are the physiological effects of water on tissues
cooling and heating of tissue
What are the cleansing effects of water on tissue
softens materials and exerts pressure
What are the musculoskeletal effects of water on tissue
buoyancy unloads weight bearing structures and resistance can challenge efforts
What are the cardiovascular effects of water on tissue
deeper depths increase venous return and CO; heart rate will decrease in water
What are the respiratory effects of water on tissue
increases work of breathing because of inward pressure/compression on chest wall
What are the renal effects of water on tissues
increases urine production
What are three indications for whirlpool
pain management
edema management
wound care
In regards to using whirlpool to manage pain, gaiting of pain occurs via what three things
superficial heat
superficial cold
gentle tactile stimulation
What may offset the effects whirlpool has on managing edema
A gravity dependent position