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Hydrotherapy Definition and Goals

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Which of the following is a therapeutic effect associated with heat application in hydrotherapy?

Increased capillary permeability (correct)
Muscle relaxation
Decreased vasodilator metabolites
Decreased HR

What is an expected physiological effect of cold application in hydrotherapy?

Increased tissue extensibility
Vasodilation of arteries and arterioles
Decreased blood flow (correct)
Increased blood flow

What is a common contraindication for hydrotherapy based on the provided text?

Increase in cardiac tone
Vasodilation of arteries and arterioles
Release of vasoactive agents
Uncontrolled diabetes: Risk of skin problems (correct)

What is the general goal of hydrotherapy?

To improve blood circulation and quality of blood (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a specific goal of hydrotherapy?

Relieving muscle tension (C) Signup and view all the answers

What are the physiological effects of hydrotherapy?

Thermal effects and mechanical effects (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a common hydrotherapy technique?

Aromatherapy (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the thermal effect of cold application in hydrotherapy?

Reduced inflammation (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which mode of heat transfer involves the transmission of heat by mass movement of gas/liquid?

Convection (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a common physiological effect of hydrotherapy involving the use of ultrasound and diathermy?

Enhanced tissue healing (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary physical property of water in hydrotherapy that leads to the formation of whirlpools and eddies?

Adhesion to other substances (A) Signup and view all the answers

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