hydrotherapy

Question 0

Immersion technique

Answer 0

tx for irregular shaped areas, such as distal extremities

• provides uniform dose of ultrasound, delivered using water as transmission medium.
• held parallel at 90 degree angle to extremity, 1/2 inch away

Question 1

whirpool temps

Answer 1

32-79 cold - inflammation, acute stage
79-92 , tepid - wound care, vigorous exercise
92-96 , neutral warm - wound care, comfortable temp for body
96-98 , warm - body is comfortable
99-104 , hot - short amt. of time in this temp, 5-10 min max, highest temp for whirlpool
104- 110 , very hot - tissue extensibility, depends