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Introduction Flashcards

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What systems does hydrotherapy mostly influence?

A

Nervous, circulatory and integumentary.

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What is hydrotherapy?

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The use/application of water in any of its three forms, applied internally or externally for the maintenance of health or treatment of disease or trauma.

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What are the three forms of water?

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Solid
Gas
Liquid

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What is the most important factor in determining the therapeutic outcome of hydrotherapy?

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The difference in temperature between the application and the body.

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What is the role/purpose of hydrotherapy?

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To restore homeostasis in the body. To normalize the quantity of blood circulating in a given area, and strengthen the body’s response to stress.

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What variables can the therapist control?

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Temperature
Duration
Extent/location of treatment

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What are the three layers of skin?

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(Superficial to deep)

Epidermis
Dermis
Hypodermis or Subcutaneous

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What are the functions of skin?

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Protection
Thermoregulation
Excretion
Absorption

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What are the protective elements of skin?

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Melanin (UV rays)
Keratin (durability)
Fatty/Lipids (waterproofing)
Calluses (protection from continuous friction)

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How does the body response to excess heat?

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Hypothalamus ➡️ vasodilation of capillaries; shunt vessels constrict; decreased metabolic rate. Hair lies flat ➡️ body cools

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How does the body respond to not enough heat?

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➡️hypothalamus ➡️vasoconstriction; dilation of shunt vessels; decrease sweating, increased metabolic rate, hair stands on end ➡️ body warms

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What are the organs of elimination/filtration?

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SKILLS
Skin
Kidneys
Intestines
Liver
Lungs
Spleen
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What is the average, normal core body temperature?

Average skin temperature?

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37 degrees

33-35 degrees

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Where are thermoreceptors found?

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Preoptic area of hypothalamus
Spinal cord, abdomen, internal structures
Skin

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How is heat transferred?

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  1. Conduction
  2. Convection
  3. Evaporation
  4. Radiation
  5. Conversion
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Conduction

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The exchange is heat between two objects in direct contact with each other.

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Convection

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The result of movement of heated gas or liquid between surfaces at different temperatures. (Ie steam room)

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Evaporation

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The conversion of liquid into vapour/gas

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Radiation

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Requires no direct contact.

Transfer of heat via infrared rays

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Conversion

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Involves no externally applied heat
Uses energy through a substance to heat it
Ex. Ultrasound

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Temperature scale

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Cold.                16-18 degrees
Temperate         19-22
Lukewarm.         23-32
Neutral.            33-35
Warm.               36-38
Hot.                   39-41
Very Hot.            42-45

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