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What are the two main types of hydrotherapy techniques?
What are the two main types of hydrotherapy techniques?
Immersion and non-immersion techniques
What are the two components of Specific heat?
What are the two components of Specific heat?
Water has a higher specific heat than air.
Water has a higher specific heat than air.
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What is the rate at which heat is transmitted through a material called?
What is the rate at which heat is transmitted through a material called?
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What are the two main methods of heat transfer discussed?
What are the two main methods of heat transfer discussed?
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What is the force experienced as an upward thrust on the body called?
What is the force experienced as an upward thrust on the body called?
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According to Archimedes' principle, what is an upward thrust equal to?
According to Archimedes' principle, what is an upward thrust equal to?
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Buoyancy force increases as the body surface area subjected to it decreases.
Buoyancy force increases as the body surface area subjected to it decreases.
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How does submersion affect stress and compression on weight bearing joints?
How does submersion affect stress and compression on weight bearing joints?
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Buoyancy force is always perpendicular to the body surface.
Buoyancy force is always perpendicular to the body surface.
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How do you increase the buoyancy of a patient?
How do you increase the buoyancy of a patient?
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What is the relationship between the mass and volume of a substance called?
What is the relationship between the mass and volume of a substance called?
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Water is most dense at 4 degrees Celsius.
Water is most dense at 4 degrees Celsius.
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What is the relative density of a substance compared to?
What is the relative density of a substance compared to?
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What determines whether an object will float or sink?
What determines whether an object will float or sink?
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What is the specific gravity of pure water?
What is the specific gravity of pure water?
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A body will sink if its specific gravity is greater than 1.0 and float if it's less than 1.0.
A body will sink if its specific gravity is greater than 1.0 and float if it's less than 1.0.
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What is the specific gravity of the human body?
What is the specific gravity of the human body?
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Swimming in salt water is easier than swimming in fresh water.
Swimming in salt water is easier than swimming in fresh water.
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What is the resistance to the motion of a body in water caused by?
What is the resistance to the motion of a body in water caused by?
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Viscosity increases as water temperature increases.
Viscosity increases as water temperature increases.
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What is the force exerted between surface molecules of a fluid called?
What is the force exerted between surface molecules of a fluid called?
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What is the pressure exerted by a fluid on a body immersed in the fluid called?
What is the pressure exerted by a fluid on a body immersed in the fluid called?
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Hydrostatic pressure decreases with depth.
Hydrostatic pressure decreases with depth.
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The physiological and clinical benefits of hydrostatic pressure vary with patient positioning in water.
The physiological and clinical benefits of hydrostatic pressure vary with patient positioning in water.
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Hydrostatic pressure effects are present when using non-immersion hydrotherapy techniques.
Hydrostatic pressure effects are present when using non-immersion hydrotherapy techniques.
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What are the main benefits of hydrostatic pressure in water exercising?
What are the main benefits of hydrostatic pressure in water exercising?
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Study Notes
Hydrotherapy Introduction
- Hydrotherapy is the application of water for treating physical or psychological issues.
- It's derived from Greek words meaning "water" and "healing."
- Hydrotherapy can be applied through immersion (full-body or partial) or non-immersion techniques (spraying, bathing).
Physical Properties of Water
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I- Specific Heat and Thermal Conductivity:
- Specific heat is the amount of heat needed to raise the temperature of a unit mass by one degree Celsius. Water takes a long time to heat up or cool down, meaning it retains temperature.
- Thermal conductivity is the rate at which heat transmits through a material. Water's thermal conductivity is much higher than air, meaning, it transfers heat much faster.
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II- Buoyancy (Upward Thrust Force):
- Buoyancy is an upward force opposing gravity.
- According to Archimedes' principle, the buoyant force is equal to the weight of the fluid displaced by the body.
- Increasing the body's surface area immersed increases buoyancy effect.
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III- Density:
- Density is the relationship between mass and volume (kg/m³).
- Water's highest density is at 4°C.
- Dissolved substances increase water's density (seawater is denser than pure water).
- Relative density (specific gravity) compares a substance's density with water as a standard. Water's specific gravity is 1.0.
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IV- Resistance:
- Water resistance opposes body movement.
- Resistance increases with speed and frontal area of the body in contact with water.
- Using paddles or fins will also increase resistance.
- Resistance is lower when body parts are moving parallel to the direction of movement, and the speed is slower.
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V- Viscosity:
- Viscosity is the internal friction within a fluid.
- Water's viscosity is greater than air's; hence, movement in water is more challenging.
- Viscosity decreases with increasing temperature, aiding easier movement in warmer water.
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VI- Surface Tension:
- Surface tension is a force between surface molecules of a liquid, pulling them together.
- Water's surface tension is higher than in other fluids; it enables insects to walk on water.
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VII- Hydrostatic Pressure:
- Hydrostatic pressure is the pressure a fluid exerts on a body immersed in it.
- Pressure increases with depth.
- Pressure on distal extremities (further from the body's centre) of an upright body immersed in water is greater than the pressure on proximal parts.
Hydrostatic Pressure benefits during Exercise
- Increased venous return due to hydrostatic pressure on the limbs can boost cardiovascular function.
- Hydrostatic pressure may improve blood circulation and alleviate edema (swelling).
- The pressure may also provide support for unstable joints or weak muscles.
Hydrostatic Pressure Influence on Position in Water
- Hydrostatic pressure increases with depth.
- Greatest benefits occur with vertical positioning (feet immersed).
- Horizontal positioning has less effect as limbs are at shallower depths.
Non-Immersion Hydrotherapy
- Non-immersion techniques do not utilize hydrostatic pressure effects.
- Results from non-immersion techniques are less than those from immersion techniques.
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Explore the fundamental concepts of hydrotherapy, the therapeutic use of water for treating various conditions. This quiz covers the physical properties of water, including specific heat, thermal conductivity, and buoyancy. Test your understanding of how these properties contribute to the effectiveness of hydrotherapy.
