Hydrotherapy Flashcards

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What is the DEFINITION of Hydrotherapy?

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  • It’s the use of ordinary / regular tap water as a therapeutic agent
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How is Water CLASSIFIED, according to its Thermal Impact?

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  • Very Cold = upto 5C
  • Cold = 5 - 20C
  • Cool = 20 - 33C
  • Neutral = 33 - 35C
  • Warm = 36 - 40C
  • Hot = ABOVE 40C
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What is the effect of COLD Water?

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  • Blood Vessels VASOCONSTRICT, for couple of mins
  • 10 Mins Later = Vasodilation occurs
  • ACTIVE Hyperemia = DUE to INCREASED BF
  • PASSIVE Hyperemia = DUE to Blood STASIS
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What is the effect of WARM Water?

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  • SAME as the Cold Water Effect
  • However, SHORTER Vasoconstriction - for a couple of seconds
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What does the MECHANICS of Hydrotherapy consist of?

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  • Hydrostatic Pressure
  • Buoyancy
  • Viscosity
  • Push / HIT of the Water
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What are the METHODS of Hydrotherapy?

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  • Baths
  • Showers
  • Pools = For Aquatic Exercises
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What is the EFFECT of Aquatic Exercises on the Body System?

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1) CVS = DUE to the Hydrostatic Pressure

  • INCREASES Venous Circulation
  • INCREASED Cardiac Output
  • DECREASES HR + Systolic CP

2) Respiratory System

  • DECREASESVital Capacity
  • INCREASES Workload
  • DECREASES Exercise-Induced Asthma

3) RENAL System

  • INCREASES Diuresis
  • INCREASES Sodium / Potassium Excretion
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What are the THERAPEUTIC EFFECTS of Aquatic Exercises?

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  • Relieves Pain / MM Spasm
  • Relaxation
  • INCREASED Range of Motion
  • Strengthens the weakened MM
  • IMPROVES circulation
  • Hydrostatic Effect = RELIEVES pain by DECREASING Peripheral Oedema and DUMBING the Sympathetic NS Activity
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What are the INDICATIONS for Aquatic Exercises?

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The BUOYANCY of water, is good for those with:

  • Osteoarthritis
  • Injuries to Ligaments / Muscles
  • Fractures of Lower Extremities
  • AFTER Replacement of Joint
  • Obese
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What are the CONTRAINDICATIONS for Aquatic Exercises?

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  • Respiratory Dysfunctions
  • Cardiac Failure / Unstable Angina
  • Contagious Diseases / UTIs / Fever
  • Hepatitis
  • Epilepsy
  • Urinary Incontinence
  • Open Wounds / Recent Surgery
  • Chemical Allergies = TO Chlorine
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What are the TEMPERATURE REGULATIONS for Aquatic Exercises?

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  • For Mobility / Functional Control = 26 - 33C
  • For Aerobic Conditioning = 26 - 28C
  • For INTENSE Aerobic Training = 22 - 26C
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What are the TYPES of Baths?

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1) Contrast Bath

2) Sitz / Hip Bath

3) Foot & Arm Bath

4) Full-Immersion Bath

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What is CONTRAST Bath?

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  • START with Cold, END with Cold water
  • Affected part is moved from warm to cold, repeatedly = Causing SENSORY STIMULATION
  • HOT / COLD Receptors are activated alternatively
  • DECREASES = Pain / Oedema / MM Spasm
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What is SITZ / HIP Bath & it’s Indications?

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  • Keeps the affected area CLEAN
  • INCREASING BF to the affected area
  • Relieving pain / discomfort in LOWER Part of the Body

INDICATIONS

  • Haemorrhoids / Anal Fissures / Perianal Fistulas
  • Rectal Surgery
  • Uterine Cramps
  • IBD
  • Infections of Bladder / Prostate / Vagina
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What is FOOT & ARM Bath? & it’s Indications?

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  • Uses a 4-Chamber Bath

INDICATIONS

  • Osteoarthritis of Hands / Feet
  • Rheumatoid Arthritis of Hands / Feet
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What are the TYPES of Showers?

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1) Swiss Shower

2) Charcot Shower

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What is CHARCOT Shower? & it’s Indications?

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  • Projects water under HIGH Pressures from a Shower-like device = As EXTRA STRONG Massage
  • Applied from a distance = 3 - 3.5m
  • Pressure = 1.5 - 3atm
  • Temperature = 15 - 20C

INDICATIONS

  • Treats / Prevents NEUROSIS
  • Depression
  • Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
  • Stimulates Immunity
  • Lower Back Pain
  • Arthritis / Arthrosis
  • Injuries to musculoskeletal system