5 Questions
What is the average body temperature of a human orally?
98.6 F
What is the scientific and therapeutic application of water in the treatment of pathologies and trauma called?
Hydrotherapy
What is the highest temperature of water before it changes to steam or gas?
212 F
What type of effect is most commonly used in hydrotherapy?
Thermal Effect
What type of application is used to relax tissue?
Heat
Study Notes
- Hydrotherapy is the scientific and therapeutic application of water in the treatment of pathologies and trauma.
- Hydrotherapy utilizes the scientific and therapeutic application of water in the treatment of pathologies and trauma.
- Hydrotherapy benefits from the application of heat or cold.
- Hydrotherapy benefits from the application of pressure.
- Hydrotherapy benefits from the application of vibration.
- Hydrotherapy benefits from the application of ionization.
- Hydrotherapy benefits from the application of light.
- Hydrotherapy benefits from the application of sound.
- Hydrotherapy benefits from the application of aromatherapy.
- Hydrotherapy benefits from the application of herbs.
- Hydrotherapy benefits from the application of diet.
- Hydrotherapy benefits from the application of exercise.
- Hydrotherapy benefits from the application of meditation.
- Hydrotherapy benefits from the application of touch.
- Water changes from a liquid state to a solid-state forming ice after being cooled to 32 F or below.
- Water will change to steam or gas after being heated to 212 F or above.
- Important facts to remember in regard to application is heat, also known as thermotherapy, relaxes tissue while cold, also known as cryotherapy, stimulates tissues.
- Temperature Scales are used as it is necessary to have a measurement.
- Body temperature is the measurement of heat in the body.
- The body maintains an average body temperature of 98.6 F orally when heat is produced and lost in proper balance.
- Temperatures vary during the day, the highest at early evening, and the lowest about 4am.
- Flushes, hot skin, restlessness, and thirst are signs of elevated temperature known as hyperthermia.
- The loss of fluids due to diarrhea, vomiting, hemorrhage, or excessive perspiration may cause subnormal temperatures. Signs of a subnormal temperature are paleness, cold and clammy skin, and listlessness known as hypothermia.
- Homeostasis is the body’s ability to regulate and control internal environments to maintain optimal health.
- When heat applications are applied, blood vessels vasodilate and perspiration is produced to cool the body.
- Metabolic waste, or toxins, are removed via sweat and sebaceous glands.
- When cold is applied, blood vessels vasoconstrict to prevent the body from losing heat.
- Once cold applications have been removed, blood vessels vasodilate increasing blood flow to the application site carrying oxygen and nutrients.
- Water is a universal solvent that can hold varying solutes at its base
- Water is a conductor of heat
- Water has a specific heat that is able to absorb and communicate large quantities of heat
- Thermotherapy involves the external application of heat for therapeutic purposes
- Heat can be delivered in four ways: by conduction, convection, radiation, and conversion
- The most important effect which occurs most often in hydrotherapy procedures is the Thermal Effect
- Water applied at temperatures other than that of the skin will either transfer to or absorb heat from the body
Test your knowledge on hydrotherapy, including the scientific and therapeutic application of water, benefits of heat applications, temperature scales, body temperature regulation, and the effects of heat and cold on the body. Learn about the various ways heat can be delivered for therapeutic purposes.
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