Hydrotherapy Techniques and Considerations Quiz

Study Notes

Hydrotherapy is the use of water to treat physical or emotional problems.
Paraffin baths are dipped baths that are particularly useful on angular, bony areas.
Mineral waters from natural springs contain many therapeutic elements that contribute in hydrotherapy, such as saline is purgative, iron oxide is restorative, and sulfur is cleansing.
Sprays are administered by projecting one or more streams of water against the body providing a mechanical effect.
Tonic Friction is the application of friction with cold water to produce a stimulating effect or tonic effect.
Different Hydrotherapy Packs use different types of compression, hot or cold, to treat different parts of the body.
Compress is a wet cloth such as a washcloth or towel), wrung out and applied to skin.
Hot packs, also known as fomentation packs, have many different varieties including hot water bottles and electrical heating pads.
Hydrocollator packs use moist heat packs kept in a special hot water unit that keeps them at 165° F.
Hydrotherapy is a type of massage that uses water to help improve the body's circulation.
There are many considerations and contraindications a massage therapist should be aware of before performing hydrotherapy, including unstable hypertension.
Hydrotherapy is not recommended if a client has any of the following conditions: diabetes, anemia, acute edema, cardiovascular disease, peripheral vascular disease, deep vein thrombosis, increased or decreased sensitivity, hypothyroidism, weakness and fatigue, pregnancy, open wounds, rashes, and kidney disease.

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Test your knowledge on hydrotherapy techniques and considerations used in massage therapy, including the use of water treatments, compression packs, and contraindications for certain health conditions.