W8 - Hydrotherapy
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Which term is used to describe the use of water for recreational purposes?

  • Hydrotherapy
  • Water Exercise
  • Aqua Aerobics
  • Recreational pools (correct)

    • What did John Wesley write about in 1747?

  • The benefits of hydrotherapy (correct)
  • The use of mineral water for curative purposes
  • The basics of land physiotherapy
  • The history of hydrotherapy

    • When did hydrotherapy courses begin in Australia?

  • 1985 (correct)
  • 1747
  • 2400 BC
  • 1930

    • What is one of the techniques used in hydrotherapy?

    <p>Compresses ice packs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term is used to describe the use of water for therapy purposes?

    <p>Hydrotherapy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the Roman civilization use for therapeutic purposes?

    <p>Hot and cold baths</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is true about specific gravity?

    <p>If specific gravity is less than 1, the object will float.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What causes variations in buoyancy?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component of resistance in water is the major one?

    <p>Turbulent drag</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of immersion on a patient's pain?

    <p>Decreases pain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the resistance to movement in water that allows muscle strengthening?

    <p>Frontal resistance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the Peak Vertical Ground Reaction Force (VGRF) as a person moves faster in the water?

    <p>It increases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a potential benefit of physiotherapy?

    <p>Increased fear of movement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main aim of physiotherapy treatment?

    <p>To reduce pain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does physiotherapy help in pain reduction?

    <p>By reducing muscle spasm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What changes in sensory input can occur during physiotherapy?

    <p>Tactile and proprioceptive changes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to be careful not to do too much during physiotherapy?

    <p>To avoid pain after treatment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What advantage does warm water provide during physiotherapy?

    <p>It improves stretch</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a modality used by physiotherapists on land?

    <p>Hydrotherapy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a goal of treatment for musculoskeletal patients?

    <p>Reduce pain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Bad Ragaz Ring Method?

    <p>A type of aquatic therapy based on proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who developed the Halliwick technique?

    <p>James McMillan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Watsu?

    <p>A form of aquatic bodywork for deep relaxation and passive aquatic therapy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the property of water that affects buoyancy?

    <p>Density</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of muscle contraction is difficult to achieve in water?

    <p>Eccentric</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the physiological effect of hydrostatic pressure on the respiratory system?

    <p>Increased work of breathing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the temperature regulation effect of a 34ºC water temperature in hydrotherapy sessions?

    <p>Core temperature not affected</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the benefits of aquatic physiotherapy?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of hydrostatic pressure on the abdominal wall and rib cage?

    <p>Negative pressure breathing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary aim of aquatic physiotherapy?

    <p>Pain reduction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a benefit of hydrostatic pressure in aquatic physiotherapy?

    <p>Improved circulation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor affects the speed of movement during aquatic physiotherapy?

    <p>Alteration of turbulence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary aim of balance exercises in older adults during aquatic physiotherapy?

    <p>Enhancing postural control</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can be achieved more easily in water than on land during physiotherapy?

    <p>Enhancing range of movement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of hydrostatic pressure on the respiratory system during aquatic physiotherapy?

    <p>Improved respiratory function</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor affects the resistance to movement in water during aquatic physiotherapy?

    <p>Specific gravity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the overriding factor when it comes to achieving goals in aquatic physiotherapy?

    <p>Progression to land</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a condition that can be treated in an aquatic physiotherapy program?

    <p>Respiratory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary aim of hydrotherapy for patients who have undergone total hip or knee replacement surgery?

    <p>Improved strength</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a benefit of hydrotherapy for patients with hip and knee osteoarthritis?

    <p>Improved cardiovascular health</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of perturbation exercises in a water-based program for older adults?

    <p>To improve stepping responses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the advantage of performing sit to stand exercises in the pool compared to on land?

    <p>Decreased body weight</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of hydrostatic pressure on the abdominal wall and rib cage?

    <p>Improved respiratory function</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the conditions that can be treated in an aquatic physiotherapy program?

    <p>Obesity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition is NOT mentioned as a benefit of water exercise?

    <p>Acute back pain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the conclusion of the systematic review comparing land and aquatic exercise for people with hip or knee arthritis?

    <p>Aquatic and land-based exercises result in comparable outcomes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended approach for treating acute back pain?

    <p>Early mobility</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main advantage of aquatic exercise for low back pain patients?

    <p>Both pain relief and increased physical function</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition is NOT mentioned as a type of arthritis?

    <p>Fibromyalgia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of injuries are NOT mentioned as being treated with aquatic exercise?

    <p>Muscle strains</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the conclusion of the meta-analysis on therapeutic aquatic exercise for low back pain?

    <p>Aquatic exercise is neither more nor less effective than land-based exercise</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition is NOT mentioned as a potential candidate for aquatic physiotherapy?

    <p>Motor Neurone Disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of aquatic physiotherapy?

    <p>To measure and treat patients</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between individual treatment and group treatment in aquatic physiotherapy?

    <p>Individual treatment involves assessment and evaluation, while group treatment does not</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main advantage of a prescribed exercise program in aquatic physiotherapy?

    <p>Patients can progress to self-management</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of class-based aquatic physiotherapy?

    <p>To follow the leader in the class</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between individual treatment and class-based treatment in aquatic physiotherapy?

    <p>Individual treatment involves hands-on assistance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the potential benefit of aquatic physiotherapy for patients with spinal cord injuries and disease?

    <p>Improved stride length</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should physiotherapists working in water adhere to?

    <p>The same clinical standards as land-based physiotherapists</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of re-assessing and evaluating outcomes in aquatic physiotherapy?

    <p>To determine the best possible treatment</p> Signup and view all the answers

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