Hydrotherapy Flashcards
Water has what unique properties that allow weakened pts to perform a wide range of therapeutic activities?
buoyancy & resistance & hydrostatic pressure
Water has a low, high or indifferent specific heat?
high
Thermal conductivity relates to?
rate at which a material transfers heat by conduction
This property of water provides resistance to the motion of a body in water
viscosity
viscosity occurs against the direction of the motion of the body and increases in proportion to?
the relative speed of the body’s motion & the frontal area of body part (s) in contact with the h20
Water can transfer heat via?
conduction & convection
What is hydrostatic pressure?
pressure exerted by a fluid on a body immersed in the fluid
What is Pascal’s law?
states that fluid exerts equal pressure on all surfaces of the body at rest at a given depth, and this pressure increases in proportion to the depth of the fluid
What can immersion in water assist in promoting or alleviating?
peripheral edema caused by venous or lymphatic insufficiency
This type of pressure may also facilitate cardiovascular function.
increasing external hydrostatic pressure on the limbs
What are the musculoskeletal effects of hydrotherapy?
Decreased weight bearing
Strengthening
Effects on bone density loss
Less fat loss than w/ other forms of exercise
Name the cleansing effects of hydrotherapy?
pressure to remove debris
dissolved surfactants and anitmicrobials to assist w/ cleaning
What are the cardiovascular effects of hydrotherapy?
Increased venous circulation, cardiac output, and cardiac volume
Decreased heart rate, systolic blood pressure, and rate of oxygen uptake response to exercise
List the effects of hydrotherapy on the respiratory system?
Decreased vital capacity and exercise induced asthma
Increase work of breathing
What are the renal effects of hydrotherapy?
Diuresis
Increased sodium and potassium excretion
What psychological effects can come from hydrotherapy?
Relaxing or invigorating
What should be used to guide exercise intensity in water?
Perceived exertion
What should be noted when a land based exercise is performed in water?
changes in biomechanics
What are the benefits of water exercise for musculoskeletal problems?
Decreased weight bearing on joints Velocity dependent resistance Closed or open chain exercises Effects on bone density loss Fibromyalgia
What are the benefits of water exercise for neurological problems?
Proprioceptive input & improved balance
Increased safety
What are the benefits of water exercise for patients w/ reduced cardiac fitness?
cardiac conditioning in patients w/ poor tolerance for land based exercise
What are the benefits of water exercise for pregnant patients?
Decreased weight bearing and risk of maternal hyperthermia
Less elevation of HR w/ exercise
What are the benefits of water exercise for patients w/ exercise induced asthma?
Less exercise induced asthma than w/ other forms of exercise
What are the benefits of water exercise for age related deficits?
Improved balance, strength, cardiorespiratory fitness, & functional mobility
Water rehab programs are designed so that ____________ _________ by the patient do not cause problems in other areas
compensatory motions
How many psi should a nonimmersion irrigation device deliver fluid to remove debris w/o causing tissue damage?
4 to 15 psi