Hydrotherapy 1.2 Benefits of Heat

Question 1

Hydrotherapy

Defined

KNOW

Answer 1

The use of water in any of it’s three forms (solid, liquid, vapor) internally or externally in the treatment of disease and trauma

Question 2

Physiological changes produced in the body be classified as

3

Answer 2

Thermal effects
Mechanical effects
Chemical effects

KNOW ALL THREE AND DEFINATIONS

Question 3

Thermal effects

Answer 3

Produced by the application of water at temperatures above or below that of the body

Question 4

Mechanical effect

Answer 4

Produced by the impact of the water upon the skin surface in whirlpools, sprays and frictions

Question 5

Chemical effects

Answer 5

Effects produced when substances such as salts or oils are added to the water and the resulting mixture is used on the body

Question 6

Local effects of heat

Answer 6

Relaxation of muscles

Increased metabolism

Question 7

Contrast therapy

Answer 7

Most effective type of hydrotherapy, most therapeutic

Question 8

Contraindications to use of heat

Answer 8

Inflammation

Throbbing pain

Question 9

Vasodilation

Answer 9

HEAT

Question 10

Derivation

Answer 10

HEAT

Question 11

Hydro packs are filled with

Answer 11

Silica gel