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Aquatic Therapy for the OT and PT: Emphasis on Cancer and Lymphedema

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1.  Which of the following properties of water was credited with providing a reduction in lymphedema during exercise for the patient with cancer? Hydrostatic presssure Friction Gravity Buoyancy

2.  When determining whether aquatic therapy is contradicted or precautionary for this patient population, the speaker explored the effect of the ______ of movement on limb volume. Speed Complexity Direction Mass

3.  When documenting the medical necessity for aquatic therapy for the patient with cancer and lymphedema, which of the following was suggested by the speaker? Emphasize the ability of water to help control lymphedema Describe the kind of cancer present in the body Describe the exercises which the patient does at home Document the presence of the therapist in the pool

4.  The speaker suggested using the following concept to create subtle changes in upper extremity elevation exercises. Mimicry concept Puppet concept Clock concept Baby steps concept

5.  When progressing a patient with cancer and lymphedema through aquatic-based exercises, what is one of the best ways to demonstrate progress? To show how many exercises can be performed in a set amount of time To ask the patient to describe the nature of his/her pain To determine if the patient can do the exercise in deeper water To test and retest with a valid performance tool