HYDRO wk 1-6 Flashcards

Question

dry skin brushing

Answer 1

stimulates your skin and sloughs off dead skin cells. function of the skin: external support of the body, regulation of body temperature, protection of the body and elimination of wastes It is great for the skin, bringing increased circulation to the surface and helping to keep the skin toned.

Answer 2

A skin massaging brush or a loofah is used for this technique. Standing in your bathtub start brushing from the feet upward. Your feet should be warm to begin with. If not, run some hot water over them until they feel warm. Begin with your right leg and include the buttock, then go to the left leg. Next do your abdomen, which is brushed clockwise. Then do figure 8s to your chest. Then do your right arm and your left. If you can, do your back to finish. takes 3-5mins

Answer 3

n the morning right before you take your shower

Answer 4

do every 2-3 days so not dependent on the stimulus

Answer 5

hot bath (same brush strokes as dry brushing) do for 5 mins and then rest in bath for another 5-10 mints finish with cold shower or cold affusion

Answer 6

The effects are the same as dry brushing but stronger and more intense due to the hydrostatic pressure of the bath water.

Answer 7

can be done by itself or to end a hot bath or shower. If you have a stationary shower head you will have to acquire a hose to do this particular treatment. The calf is affused to just above the knee.

Answer 8

eliminates feelings of tiredness in the feet and legs. It helps tighten up the connective tissue of the legs. You can use it with varicose veins but not in the case of phlebitis or thrombosis. By its derivation effect it can decrease head congestion, tension headaches, migraine and cold symptoms presenting in the nose and throat. It is stimulating to the circulation.

Answer 9

nRight foot ® over the toes over the side of the foot to the heel ® slowly up the calf to the popliteal fossa, lingering slightly above it and paying attention that the water is spread equally over the calf. nRepeat this on the left leg, but on reaching the left popliteal fossa ® the right popliteal fossa for a few moments ® the left popliteal fossa ® then to the calf ® then back down to the heel. nFront of the right lower leg, beginning at the toes ® up to above the kneecap. nFront of the left leg ® the right knee for a few moments ® the left knee ® down the left leg to the left heel. nAVOID directly affusing the tibia

Answer 10

avoid directly affusing the tibia

Answer 11

High magnesium content promotes release of lactic acid, a principle waste product of muscle tissue metabolism

Answer 12

This type of bath releases toxins and metabolic waste through perspiration. It is really beneficial after a massage as it enhances and lengthens the effects of the massage.

Answer 13

It is very stimulating and therefore people with high blood pressure and severe varicose veins should avoid it.

Answer 14

Addtwocups–1kgofsaltstoahotbath (38 to 44 degrees C). Soak for approximately 15 to 20 minutes. While in the bath wrap a cool collar around your neck (use a hand towel for this dipped in cold water) and drink several glasses of fresh water to replace the lost fluids from your body. Keep a plastic pitcher and plastic glass beside the bath for this purpose. When finished let the water drain completely out of the tub, get up carefully, and cool your body down with either a cool shower or a cold cloth/sponge bath starting in both cases from the feet up.

Answer 15

2 pairs of socks, 1 thin cotton, 1 thick wool * Cold water * Procedure: * Drench thin cotton socks in cold water. Wring out as much water as possible. * Put damp cotton socks on warm dry feet. Cover with thick wool (dry) socks. * Go to bed and on waking feet will be warm and dry!

Answer 16

invigorating treatment for achy legs commonly experienced by runners or individuals who stand on the feet for long periods of time. also very helpful for the following conditions:  Exhaustion, weakness  Hot feet during the summer  Insomnia  Nervousness  Poor circulation, such as cold feet  Upper respiratory congestion (lungs, nasal passages, sinuses)  Varicose veins  Weak ankles

Answer 17

 Rheumatoid arthritis of the ankles or toes  Sciatica  Pelvic inflammation  Irritable bladder or rectum Caution – individuals who have issues with balance.

Answer 18

* Vasodilation * Tissue relaxation * Increased metabolism * Reduces pain*

Answer 19

* Vasoconstriction * Tissue tightening/toning * Reduced inflammatory response * Reduces pain*

Answer 20

* Vasodilation * Warms tissues * Tissue relaxation * ... and more

Answer 21

*Vasoconstriction/vasodilation * Cools tissues * Tissue tightening/toning ... and more

Answer 22

* Approx 35-37 degrees C (95-98.6 degrees F) * ‘Neither warm nor cold’ * ‘Physiologic zero’ – minimal sensory input --> relaxation

Answer 23

short= <1min long= >1 min

Answer 24

short= < 5 min long= >5 mins

Answer 25

duration important to modify intensity

Answer 26

* Fainting * Burns * Circulatory issues * Uncontrolled diabetes mellitus

Answer 27

* Cold intolerance * E.g. cold hives, rheumatoid arthritis, Raynaud’s * asthma

Answer 28

* Contrast amplifies the effects of the hot treatment --* Increases blood flow to the area --* Can reduce pain --* Can increase energy * Pumping effect

HYDRO wk 1-6 Flashcards

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