aquatic therapy

Question 1

true or false: additional training is required to provide aquatic therapy

Answer 1

false: no additional training is required

Question 2

when was aquatic therapy formally integrated into OT practice?

Answer 2

early 20th century

Question 3

bouyancy is the ___ force that a fluid exerts on an object immersed in it, in the ___ direction of gravity

Answer 3

upward; opposite

Question 4

buoyancy ___ the body in the water and ___ impact on ____

Answer 4

supports; decreased; joints

Question 5

neck deep body bears __% of its weight

Answer 5

10%

Question 6

chest deep body bears __-% of its weight

Answer 6

25-35%

Question 7

waist deep body bears ___% of its weight

Answer 7

50%

Question 8

hydrostatic pressure is pressure created by fluid at

Answer 8

rest

Question 9

hydrostatic pressure improves ___ and decreased ___

Answer 9

circulation; edema

Question 10

what type of pressure increases with depth

Answer 10

hydrostatic

Question 11

water viscosity or resistance is influenced by

Answer 11

body size and body composition

Question 12

what property element cools the body faster?

Answer 12

water

Question 13

recommended water temperature for therapy is

Answer 13

83-90 degrees F

Question 14

lower water temperature can

Answer 14

slow HR
prevent muscles from warming up
increase discomfort

Question 15

water temperature should not exceed what temperature

Answer 15

94 degrees F

Question 16

what is the recommended air temperature in a pool area?

Answer 16

within 5 degrees of the water temperature and not above 84 degrees F

Question 17

preferred depth is around what spinal level

Answer 17

T11

Question 18

contraindications for aquatic therapy

Answer 18

open wounds
tracheotomy, catheter, ostomy
serious cardiac conditions
severe/uncontrolled epilepsy
incontinence
contagious infections
diarrhea/vomiting

Question 19

precautions for aquatic therapy

Answer 19

MS
poor cognitive status
impulsivity
controlled seizures
blood pressure issues
skin grafts
hearing aids

Question 20

Ai Chi aquatic therapy is to ___ and ___ while promoting relaxation

Answer 20

strengthening and tone

Question 21

Halliwick Method is a rotational pattern for ___ and ___ control

Answer 21

balance and postural

Question 22

Watsu aquatic therapy is when a patient is ___ moved in the water to stretch one body part at a time

Answer 22

passively

Question 23

category 1 aquatic therapy exercises

Answer 23

shallow water
submerged to shoulders
both feet on ground
flexability, ROM, strength, and endurance

Question 24

category 2 aquatic therapy exercises

Answer 24

shallow water
move joint under water
cardio, endurance, coordination, balance

Question 25

category 3 aquatic therapy exercises

Answer 25

shallow water stretching relaxation

Question 26

category 4 aquatic therapy exercises

Answer 26

neurobics: mental exercises games

Question 27

for aquatic therapy where must the evaluation occur?

Answer 27

on land

Question 28

when documenting the goals must support

Answer 28

the use of water therapy

Question 29

when documenting relate to what

Answer 29

function