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What effect does the application of equipment such as gloves, paddles, and boots have on a patient's movement in water?
What effect does the application of equipment such as gloves, paddles, and boots have on a patient's movement in water?
What factor does NOT influence the degree of turbulence experienced during movement in water?
What factor does NOT influence the degree of turbulence experienced during movement in water?
According to Pascal's law, how is fluid pressure exerted on an immersed body?
According to Pascal's law, how is fluid pressure exerted on an immersed body?
What is a clinical significance of increased hydrostatic pressure?
What is a clinical significance of increased hydrostatic pressure?
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Which condition should be carefully considered when using hydrotherapy due to hydrostatic pressure effects?
Which condition should be carefully considered when using hydrotherapy due to hydrostatic pressure effects?
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What effect does increasing the surface area of an object moving through water have?
What effect does increasing the surface area of an object moving through water have?
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How does stabilizing the extremity proximally during manual resisted exercise affect the patient?
How does stabilizing the extremity proximally during manual resisted exercise affect the patient?
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What is relative density primarily used to determine?
What is relative density primarily used to determine?
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What is laminar flow characterized by?
What is laminar flow characterized by?
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How does increasing speed affect the drag force experienced by an object in water?
How does increasing speed affect the drag force experienced by an object in water?
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What is surface tension in fluids described as?
What is surface tension in fluids described as?
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What happens to an object with a density less than one when placed in water?
What happens to an object with a density less than one when placed in water?
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What role does drag play in aquatic therapy?
What role does drag play in aquatic therapy?
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What is Archimede's Principle related to in hydrodynamic principles?
What is Archimede's Principle related to in hydrodynamic principles?
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How does immersion to the umbilicus affect body weight?
How does immersion to the umbilicus affect body weight?
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What three-dimensional effect does water provide during hydrotherapy?
What three-dimensional effect does water provide during hydrotherapy?
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How is the center of buoyancy (COB) defined?
How is the center of buoyancy (COB) defined?
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Which hydrostatic principle helps provide relative weightlessness to patients in water?
Which hydrostatic principle helps provide relative weightlessness to patients in water?
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What is the typical temperature range for hydrotherapy exercises?
What is the typical temperature range for hydrotherapy exercises?
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What effect does posteriorly placed buoyancy have on the patient?
What effect does posteriorly placed buoyancy have on the patient?
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What is the effect of turbulence in hydrodynamic therapy?
What is the effect of turbulence in hydrodynamic therapy?
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Study Notes
PT-PAP 101 Hydrodynamic Principles
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Hydrotherapy (aquatherapy) is therapeutic treatment in water, used for rehabilitation when land-based exercises aren't suitable. It's typically performed in warm water (90-95°F).
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Hydrodynamic principles include buoyancy, turbulence, friction, hydrostatic pressure, and relative density.
Hydrostatic Pressure
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Molecules of fluid exert pressure on all parts of an immersed body.
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Pascal's law states that fluid pressure is exerted equally on all surface areas at the same depth.
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As depth increases, so does the pressure.
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Pressure in water affects venous return, cardiovascular function.
Buoyancy
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Archimedes' principle states that a body immersed in a fluid experiences an upward thrust equal to the weight of the fluid displaced.
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A body's weight is reduced in water, and this varies with immersion depth.
Clinical Significance of Hydrodynamic Principles
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Increased ease in performing joint movements; weightlessness and unloading are facilitated.
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Practitioners can access clients in three dimensions easily.
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Resistance in water is altered by these principles, therefore treatments need modifications.
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Viscosity creates resistance to movement in active movement through water. Resistance increases with greater surface area.
Center of Buoyancy
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The center of buoyancy is a reference point on an immersed object where upward buoyant forces of the fluid act.
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The difference between center of gravity and the center of buoyancy results in rotational forces.
Relative Density
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Relative density is the ratio of an object's density to the density of water at 4°C.
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Density impacts whether an object floats or sinks.
Turbulence and Drag
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Turbulence is the chaotic, unpredictable movement of fluid molecules. It increases with speed and change in shape of the body or object in the water., therefore affecting the efficiency or effectiveness of a motion..
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Drag is the resistance to movement caused by turbulence and fluid viscosity .Increasing the surface area increases the drag., therefore affecting movement.
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Drag is relevant for resistance exercises.
Surface Tension
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Surface tension is the force per unit length that acts within the fluid interface., acting like a membrane.
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Using equipment on the surface, or moving an appendage at that level, increases the resistance in the water.
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This quiz explores the essential hydrodynamic principles related to hydrotherapy and its clinical significance. You will learn about concepts such as buoyancy, hydrostatic pressure, and their effects on rehabilitation in water. Dive into the fundamental mechanics that enhance therapeutic practices in aquatic environments.
