17 Questions
What is the goal of hydrotherapy related to blood circulation?
To improve the quality of blood for better nutrient delivery and waste removal
Which technique does NOT fall under the thermal effects of hydrotherapy?
Ice packs
What physiological effect is NOT a result of hydrotherapy?
Increase in toxins in the body
Which benefit is associated with hydrotherapy's specific goal of rehabilitation and recovery?
Improved sleep
Which technique best represents the mechanical effects of hydrotherapy?
Sprays
What is a potential contraindication for hydrotherapy?
Poor blood circulation
Which of the following is NOT a therapeutic effect of cold application?
Increased tissue extensibility
What is a common therapeutic effect of heat application based on the information provided?
Increased tissue extensibility
In the context provided, what is a likely outcome of agitation as a therapeutic effect?
Analgesia
What is considered a contraindication for hydrotherapy according to the information given?
Recent surgery: Open wounds, implant sites.
Which physiological response is specifically associated with heat application as noted in the text?
Release of vasoactive agents
What physical property of water involves the upward force exerted on an immersed object opposite to gravity?
Buoyancy
According to Pascal's law, what does the fluid do when a body part immersed in it is at rest?
Exerts equal pressure on all surface areas at a given depth
Which physical property of water involves water molecules on the surface having a greater tendency to hold together?
Adhesion
In hydrotherapy, what clinical benefit does immersion in water provide according to the text?
Assist in promoting circulation
What principle states that a body immersed in a liquid experiences an upward force equal to the weight of the displaced liquid?
Archimede's Principle
According to the information provided, which physical property of water helps raise weakened body parts against gravity?
Buoyancy
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