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Aquatic Therapy Basics - Principles and Benefits

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1.  According to research, the most ideal water temperature range for aquatic therapy is: Between 86 and 92 degrees Between 91 and 95 degrees Between 84 and 88 degrees Between 96 and 100 degrees

2.  The following are all contraindications for Aquatic Therapy EXCEPT: Severe cognitive deficits Supra pubic catheter Contagious water or air-borne infection/disease Cerebral hemorrhage within 1 year of CVA

3.  Patients with Multiple Sclerosis may have an exacerbation if they use an aquatic therapy pool. The clinical reason behind this precaution is: Due to the fatigue that can occur as a result of the warm water temperature They have a difficult time getting into the pool Doctors normally fully support them going in the pool They might fall in the pool

4.  Patients who have incontinence: May never enter the therapeutic pool Should empty their bowel and bladder before entering the pool Are not allowed to wear adult swim briefs Are allowed to void in the pool- since the pool chemicals will safely control episodes of incontinence

5.  These are the percentages of body weight support in an aquatic environment; all of the following are true EXCEPT: Knee Line = 60% Buoyant Nipple Line = 75% Buoyant Neck Line = 90% Buoyant ASIS Line = 50% Buoyant

6.  Refraction ________________________. Is the reason why water has a high specific heat Causes distortion to objects below water Describes the amount of resistant to gradual stress Is depth dependent

7.  The effect of immersion on the pulmonary system is all of the following EXCEPT: Decrease in functional residual capacity Decrease in maximum inspiratory muscle strength Decrease in pulmonary vital capacity Decrease in stroke volume

8.  Which of the following is NOT a consideration when you are selecting aquatic therapy as an intervention for your patient? Surgeon and/or MD support Ethically you feel the water will help your patient make measureable functional changes Family insists the patient will go in the pool for therapy Clinical presentation supports water as treatment approach/modality

9.  All of the following are therapeutic benefits of aquatic therapy EXCEPT: Improves core/trunk stability Increases muscle strength and endurance Improves body awareness and balance Increases gravitational forces

10.  For safety considerations, it is important to have which of these next to your pool during treatment sessions? Goniometer Blood pressure cuff Floating parallel bars A walker