This document discusses hydrotherapy, which uses water for pain relief and healing. It describes the properties of water including buoyancy, density, hydrostatic pressure, and viscosity. Hydrotherapy has physiological effects like increased circulation and decreased heart rate. Equipment like pools, belts, and bars are used. Hydrotherapy can be applied through full body immersion, parts immersion, or spraying. Forms include contrast baths, whirlpools, saunas, and steam baths. Hydrotherapy is indicated for rehabilitation, relaxation, and recovery. Precautions must be taken for certain medical conditions.
This document discusses galvanic current and its use in stimulating denervated muscles. It defines galvanic current as a direct, unidirectional current that can cause pain due to its unidirectional nature. Interrupted galvanic current is introduced to overcome this by providing regular pauses in stimulation. Stimulating denervated muscles with galvanic current can help limit atrophy and edema until reinnervation occurs. Precautions must be taken when applying galvanic current due to potential dangers like burns or electric shock.
Fluidotherapy is a heating modality that uses a stream of heated air to fluidize fine particles like corn cob inside a cabinet. This creates air pockets and bubbles that transmit heat and tactile stimulation to the body part inside. It works by convection to transfer heat from the circulating heated air and particles to increase blood flow and assist with pain relief. The fluidized particles allow limbs to float freely and exercise to be performed inside the cabinet. Research studies have found fluidotherapy may help reduce edema but is not effective for improving hand function in rheumatoid arthritis patients. It also does not provide as much rewarming for mild hypothermia as warm water immersion.
Contrast bath therapy involves soaking an injured area in alternating hot and cold water baths to increase blood flow and decrease joint stiffness. The temperature changes from hot to cold and back again produce a "pumping effect" that helps remove swelling through improved venous and lymphatic drainage. A full contrast bath treatment consists of soaking in warm water for 10 minutes, cold water for 1 minute, repeated three times, ending with warm water. Contrast baths can help relieve pain, stiffness and swelling through induced vasodilation and vasoconstriction of blood vessels.
Hydrotherapy uses water to facilitate therapeutic exercises and rehabilitation. It has benefits for musculoskeletal, neurological, and cardiopulmonary conditions. The buoyancy of water allows for movement and exercise with reduced weight bearing. Goals of hydrotherapy include improving range of motion, strengthening, balance, and cardiovascular fitness. Properties of water like viscosity, pressure, and temperature can be manipulated during exercises. Contraindications include infections and open wounds. Various equipment like belts, bars, and floats are used to assist with exercises in the water.
Hydrotherapy involves the use of water, internally or externally, for treatment purposes. It has various physical properties that make it useful for treating wounds, reducing edema, and providing a low-impact environment for exercise. Different forms of hydrotherapy include immersion, contrast baths, whirlpools, and aquatic exercise. Proper application involves selecting the appropriate modality based on the desired effects and safety considerations.
Contrast baths involve alternating immersion of an area in hot and cold water to increase blood flow and decrease joint stiffness. The alternating temperatures cause vasodilation and vasoconstriction, pumping blood and removing edema. This treatment alleviates pain, stiffness, and edema by improving circulation, increasing immune cells, and suppressing pain. Contrast baths are used for injuries like sprains and arthritis of the hands, wrists, feet, ankles, elbows, and knees. The procedure involves soaking in warm water for periods, then cold water for shorter periods, totaling around 25 minutes.
This document discusses interferential therapy (IFT), including its history, principles, instrumentation, applications, effects, and precautions. Some key points:
- IFT was developed in the 1950s and involves applying two medium frequency alternating currents slightly out of phase to produce a low frequency effect for therapeutic purposes.
- The interference of the currents produces an amplitude-modulated frequency that can stimulate tissues in a manner similar to low frequency electrotherapy.
- IFT is used for pain relief, muscle stimulation, increasing blood flow, and reducing edema through its physiological effects on tissues from 10-150 Hz.
- Proper electrode placement and current parameters are important to achieve the intended effects while avoiding contraindic
Russian current is a medium-frequency current delivered in bursts at 2500 Hz. It produces strong muscle contractions through synchronous motor nerve depolarization. Key characteristics include a carrier frequency of 2500 Hz, burst frequency of 50 Hz, burst duration of 10 ms, and a 10/50/10 training protocol. Russian current is indicated for muscle strengthening, reducing muscle spasm and edema, such as following knee ligament injuries or surgery.
Ultraviolet radiation (UVR) lies between visible light and X-rays in the electromagnetic spectrum. The document discusses the different types of UVR (UVA, UVB, UVC), their effects on the skin like sunburn, tanning, and skin cancer. It also summarizes therapeutic uses of UVR for various skin conditions like psoriasis, acne, and wounds. Determining the minimal erythemal dose (MED) through a skin test is described as the basis for calculating safe UVR dosages for patients.
This document discusses interferential therapy (IFT), a type of electrical stimulation treatment. IFT involves applying two medium frequency currents to generate a low frequency interference current in the tissues for therapeutic effects. It provides pain relief and motor stimulation while avoiding skin irritation experienced with other currents. IFT is indicated for various painful conditions and edema and uses specific frequencies for different treatments, like 1-10Hz rhythmic mode for reducing swelling. Precautions include avoiding direct electrode contact and proper placement to ensure current passes through tissues as intended.
Cyclotherm is a device that circulates fluid through an applicator to heat or cool the skin surface and vary the temperature between 1-40°C at a rate of 13°C per minute. It can be programmed to apply preset temperatures for predetermined times for therapies like thermotherapy, cryotherapy, and thermal contrast therapy. Heat is used to increase circulation, metabolism, and inflammation/wound healing while decreasing pain and muscle spasm. Cold causes vasoconstriction, lowers metabolic rate, and provides pain relief. Therapies include using heat before stretching/mobilization and cold for acute injuries, pain relief, and reducing inflammation/spasm. Contraindications include vascular diseases and inability to sense
This document discusses laser therapy, including its production, types, effects, applications, and techniques. It begins by defining laser as light amplified by stimulated emission of radiation. It then describes the key properties of lasers as monochromaticity, coherence, and collimation. It discusses the different types of lasers based on lasing medium (ruby, HeNe, diode) and intensity (high power, low power). The physiological and therapeutic effects of lasers are outlined, including effects on wound healing, pain relief, and inflammation. Applications such as wound healing and reducing pain and inflammation are indicated. The document concludes by describing techniques for laser application and important parameters like wavelength, energy density, and dosage.
Modified galvanic current, or interrupted direct current, is a type of electrical stimulation where a direct current is pulsed on and off at regular intervals. The document discusses how this current is produced using a source, transistors, and a timer circuit. It describes the physiological effects of interrupted direct current such as sensory stimulation, hyperemia, electrotonus, pain relief, and accelerated healing. The document also provides guidelines for administering interrupted direct current and lists contraindications.
Sinusoidal current produces a sine wave alternating current of 50 Hz, giving 100 pulses per second with durations of 10ms each, alternating direction 50 times in each direction. It is produced from mains power by reducing the voltage to 60-80v using a step down transformer. When passed through the body, sinusoidal current causes changes in ion concentrations at cell membranes, producing muscle contraction in nerves and ionic movement in other tissues. It is commonly used to cause rhythmic muscle contractions and relieve pain and reduce swelling by alternately changing cell membrane permeability. Indications include pain and pain/swelling, while contraindications include skin lesions, infections, and impaired sensation.
Diadynamic currents are a variation of sinusoidal currents that are produced by rectifying alternating current into monophasic pulses. There are two main types - half wave rectification produces pulses with a duration equal to the interpulse interval at the original frequency, while full wave rectification produces continuous pulses at twice the original frequency. The pulses from diadynamic currents have a duration of 10ms, causing sensations from vibration to pain depending on intensity. Different current types like MF, DF, CP and LP are used for pain relief, muscle stimulation, and preventing accommodation effects. Precautions must be taken due to the electrochemical changes and potential skin damage from the currents.
This document discusses spinal traction and its effects. It describes traction as a process of drawing or pulling apart body segments. Mechanical traction uses machines while manual traction uses a clinician's hands. Traction can encourage movement between spinal segments and reduce pain by separating vertebrae. It may increase spinal movement and bone density over time. Traction stretches ligaments and decompresses disks, facet joints, nerves and muscles. The document outlines various traction techniques for the lumbar and cervical spine including positional, inversion, manual and mechanical approaches. Treatment parameters like force levels, durations and progression are provided.
Wax therapy, which uses a bath of molten paraffin wax, is one of the most effective ways of applying heat to improve mobility by warming the connective tissues. Wax therapy is mainly used on your hands along with an exercise program.
This document discusses ultrasound, including its physics, production, effects, and therapeutic uses. It defines ultrasound and discusses how it is produced using the piezoelectric effect. The main physical effects of ultrasound are heating, cavitation, acoustic streaming, and microstreaming. Thermally, ultrasound can increase tissue extensibility and reduce pain and muscle spasm. Non-thermally, it can increase membrane permeability and ion diffusion through cavitation. The document outlines appropriate ultrasound parameters and treatment techniques to maximize benefits and minimize risks.
Hydrotherapy uses water, both internally and externally, for health purposes. It includes treatments like saunas, steam baths, and contrast therapy that use the physical properties of water like specific heat, thermal conductivity, buoyancy, resistance, and hydrostatic pressure. Physiologically, hydrotherapy can cleanse wounds, strengthen muscles, improve cardiovascular function, and induce relaxation. It is used for conditions like wound care, pain control, and edema management. Proper application of hydrotherapy involves evaluation, treatment selection, explanation to the patient, application of treatment, outcome assessment, and documentation. Different hydrotherapy treatments include water jets, underwater massage, mineral baths, whirlpools, and hot or cold baths
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Hydrotherapy involves the application of water, internally or externally, to treat physical or psychological conditions. There are two main types: immersion, where the entire body is submerged, and non-immersion. Water has properties like buoyancy, viscosity and hydrostatic pressure that make it useful for wound care, pain relief, edema control and exercise. Proper assessment of each patient's needs and risks is required to safely apply hydrotherapy techniques like whirlpools, contrast baths or non-immersion devices.
The document discusses aquatic exercise and its benefits. Some key points:
- Aquatic exercise uses water to facilitate stretching, strengthening, and other therapeutic interventions while minimizing injury risk.
- It allows for weight-bearing activities and cardiovascular exercise while buoyancy reduces stress on joints.
- Various equipment like belts, vests, bars, gloves and boots can be used in the water to increase resistance.
- Water properties like temperature, viscosity and pressure impact exercise effects and safety precautions should be followed.
The document discusses the physical properties and physiological effects of hydrotherapy. It describes how water exhibits laminar and turbulent flow patterns affected by factors like drag. Immersion in water can impact cardiovascular functions like heart rate and blood pressure through mechanisms like the dive reflex. Hydrotherapy can also influence other body systems including respiratory, renal, neurological, and muscular systems. The mechanical effects of water like debridement are discussed. Benefits of aquatic therapy include improved balance, strength, flexibility and mobility. Therapeutic effects involve pain relief, relaxation, and range of motion. Clinical contraindications are also noted.
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Aquatic exercise involves exercising in water and utilizes properties of water like buoyancy and viscosity. It can benefit those with conditions like arthritis, obesity, and low back pain by reducing stress on joints while allowing freedom of movement. It is also effective for neurological issues like stroke and spinal cord injuries by facilitating mobility with buoyancy support. Key types of aquatic exercises include strengthening exercises, balance exercises, and gait training in water.
Aquatic exercise uses water properties like buoyancy and viscosity to facilitate therapeutic interventions. Buoyancy provides weightlessness and joint unloading while resistance to movement comes from hydrostatic pressure, viscosity, surface tension, and drag. Water temperatures between 26-35°C are best for exercises while cardiovascular training is optimal at 26-28°C. Contraindications include unstable medical conditions, infections, and inability to regulate fluids, while precautions involve neurological/respiratory disorders. Traditional pools are large group spaces while individual pools are smaller, self-contained units. Proper hygiene before and after sessions is important.
This presentation covers basics concepts and types of underwater exercise. these exercises can be utilized for normal or abnormal subjects with variety of diseases.
Hydrotherapy is the use of water, externally, for
treatment of illness, diseases, and ailments. Ancient
Greece and Rome coined the natural remedy by using
hot springs and public bath houses for illness and injuries.
AKA: Aquatherapy, hydropathy, and water therapy
Greek physician Hippocrates documented hydrotherapy in the 5th century BC. It was known as the "water cure" and was practiced in ancient civilizations. In the 10th century, a monk recognized its therapeutic benefits. Hydrotherapy uses water in various forms and temperatures to treat diseases. It works through thermal, mechanical, and chemical effects on the body. Common hydrotherapy methods include baths, compresses, wraps and water applications like showers. It aims to improve circulation, detoxification, relaxation and pain relief.
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#Hydriatic prescription making, # Rules of therapy prescriptionShweta Mishra
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The document summarizes key points about exercise in heat and maintaining hydration:
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2. Maintaining adequate hydration through drinking enough water before, during, and after exercise is crucial to support cardiovascular function and prevent a dangerous rise in core temperature.
3. Glycerol supplementation before exercise may help enhance hydration and lower heart rate/core temperature under heat stress, but its benefits are still being researched.
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Hydrotherapy uses water and its properties to treat medical conditions. It has physiological effects like decreasing joint loading and increasing blood flow and range of motion. The principles of hydrotherapy include buoyancy, hydrostatic pressure, viscosity, and surface tension. It has indications for conditions that could benefit from its effects, and contraindications for those where immersion could be dangerous. A variety of equipment and pool types can be used to provide different resistances and support for therapeutic exercises in water.
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2. Content
• Introduction
• Properties of water
• Physiological effects of water
• Equipments used in hydrotherapy
• Indication
• Application of hydrotherapy
• Forms of hydrotherapy
• Precautions
• Contraindications
• Summary
3. Introduction
Hydrotherapy derived from the Greek word hydro
and therapy meaning water and healing
Hydrotherapy formerly called hydropathy involves
the use of water for pain relief .
Hydrotherapy is applied externally either by
immersion of the whole body or of parts of the body
in water or without immersion by spraying or
pouring water onto the body
5. BUOYANCY
Archimedes principle: when a body is fully or
partially submerged in fluid at rest, it
experiences an upward thrust equal to the wt.
of fluid displaced.
10. Hydrostatic pressure
Water exerts a perpendicular pressure
against the surface of body
Dependent upon :
Depth of submerged water
Density of liquid.
It increases as depth & density of liquid
So movement is performed more easily near
the surface of water than at greater depth.
11. RESISTANCE
Resistance or drag force Fd= PCV2A/ 2G
P=fluid density/ viscosity C= coefficient of drag
V-velocity of object
A= frontal area of object G= gravitational constant
So drag force is proportional to square of velocity
Frontal area is directly proportional to drag force
Viscosity refers to the magnitude of internal friction
(resistance) specific to the fluid.
12. RESISTANCE
If fluid is more viscous, more force is required to
create a movement
As temperature of water increases, viscosity
decreases, because molecules move farther apart.
This is beneficial for small weak muscles.
Greater the speed of motion, higher the resistance.
14. Hydromechanics
Definition: Hydromechanics comprise the physical
properties and characteristics of fluid in motion
Laminar flow: Movement where all molecules move
parallel to each other, typically slow movement.
Turbulent flow: Movement where molecules do not
move parallel to each other, typically faster
movements.
Turbulence creates an unstable environment
encouraging the core muscles of the body to become
stronger to maintain correct position and posture.
15. Physiological Effects Of Water
• Pressure
• Dissolved surfactant and
antimicrobials
Cleaning effects
• Decreased weight bearing
• Strengthening
• Slow bone density loss
Musculoskeletal
effects
• Increased venous circulation
• Increased cardiac output
• Decreases heart rate and Sys BP
Cardiovascular
effects
16. Physiological Effects Of Water
• Decreases vital capacity
• Increases work load
• Decrease exercise induced asthma
Respiratory
effects
• Diuresis
• Increased sodium and potassium
excretion
Renal effects
• Relaxation
Psychological
effects
20. THERMOREGULATION
Hot water
HR is increased
Increased cardiac output
Rise in core temperature
Muscle blood flow increased
Cold water
Slowed HR initially
HR returns to baseline in 10
min
Stroke volume increased
Cardiac output remains same
26. Indication
The specific indication include
Facilitate ROM exercise
Initiate resistance training
Facilitate weight bearing activities
Facilitate CVS exercise
Minimize risk of injury and reinjury during rehab
Enhance patient relaxation
Post event recovery
27. APLLICATIONS OF HYDROTHERAPY
1)Orthopaedic disorders
Decreased weight bearing
Closed or open chain exercise
Velocity dependent resistance
2)Neurological disorders
Propioceptive input
Improved balance
3)Cardiac fitness
Cardiac conditioning in persons with poor tolerance to land
based exercises.
28. APLLICATIONS OF HYDROTHERAPY
4)Exercise in water during pregnancy
Decreased weight bearing
Less elevation of heart rate
Decreased risk of maternal hyperthermia
5)Reducing Exercise induced asthma symptoms
Less exercise induced asthma than with other forms
of exercise.
30. Contraindication
Unstable angina and cardiac failure
Respiratory dysfunction
Severe peripheral vascular disease
Bleeding disorder
chronic kidney disease
Open wounds
Uncontrolled seizure
Water or airborne infection
Bowel and bladder incontinence
31. Exercise intervention using aquatic
environment
• Exercise prescribed using aquatics are
a) Stretching
b) Strengthening
c) Aerobic conditioning
39. Forms of hydrotherapy
a) Contrast bath
b) Whirlpool baths
c) Sauna bath
d) Steam bath
e) Aromatic bath
40. Contrast bath
Treatment involves both hot and
cold therapy on same body part
Application procedure:
Start with cold and end with cold
Affected part should be moved
from warm to cold water
repeatedly
Goal :
Decreases swelling
Decreases pain
Decreases muscle spasm
43. Whirlpool baths
• Goal of whirlpool therapy
a) Decreases swelling
b) Control inflammation
c) Improve ROM
d) Decreases pain
e) Decrease muscle spasm
47. Sauna bath
Physiological effects of sauna bath
Musculoskeletal System:
• Muscles relax and joints become more flexible.
• Heat enhances the circulation to joint capsule and
reduce the viscosity of synovial fluid.
Endocrine System:
• Endocrine functions respond to thermal changes mainly
through activation of Sympathetic nervous system(SNS).
• The stimulation of SNS is manifested by increased levels
of the nor-adrenaline.
48. Sauna bath
Cardiovascular system:
• Heart rate may accelerate up to twice the
resting rate.
• Acceleration of cutaneous circulation leads to
redistribution of blood flow.
• Blood flow to kidneys and viscera is reduced.
• Skin blood flow increases up to 20-40 times.
• Stroke volume is unaffected, whereas cardiac
output increases about 70 %.
49. Sauna bath
Respiratory System:
• Respiration becomes more faster and shallow.
• Air with 15-30% of humidity allows mucous
membrane of the upper respiratory tract to
remain moist.
50. Sauna bath
Other Physiological Effects:
Metabolism: Sauna increases the metabolism
• A 30 minute sauna session can burn up to 300
calories
• The water lost due to sweat can be replaced by
drinking water to avoid dehydration.
Relaxation : Sauna are traditionally known to
promote general relaxation.
51. Sauna bath
INDICATIONS:
• Promote general relaxation
• Relief from tension or anxiety
• Regular sauna baths may reduce the
incidence of common colds
In Sports
• Sauna helps to promote relaxation.
• Plays a good role in post event recovery.
52. CONTRAINDICATIONS
• Unstable angina or myocardial infraction.
• Severe orthostatic hypotension and severe
aortic stenosis
• Rheumatoid arthritis in acute inflammatory
phase
• Skin conditions such as Urticaria, abrasions
and rashes.
• During pregnancy
53. PRECAUTIONS
• Do not use alcohol prior to or during a sauna bath
• Make sure not to eat any large meals before.
• Person with low blood pressure(as sauna bath decreases
BP).
• Drink 1-2 glass of water or sports drink which has
electrolytes.
• Shower First, as this is to moisten the skin
• Do not take a sauna bath for over 15-30 minutes.
• Exit the sauna bath if you feel uncomfortable or become
sleepy.
54. Steam bath
• A steam room is a virtually airtight room
• Steam is produced by steam generator
which has about 100% humidity
• Typically between 115 to 120° F (40°C)
Benefits:
• Relieves nasal congestion
• Lower blood pressure
• Detoxification
• Promote general relaxation
Risk:
• Symptoms of dizziness, vertigo, excessive
thirst.
56. • Hydrotherapy Versus Conventional Land-Based
Exercise for the Management of Patients With
Osteoarthritis of the Knee: A Randomized Clinical Trial
• Conclusion: Both water-based and land-based
exercises reduced knee pain and increased knee
function in participants with OA of the knee.
Hydrotherapy was superior to land-based exercise in
relieving pain before and after walking during the last
follow-up. Water-based exercises are a suitable and
effective alternative for the management of OA of the
knee.
57. Summary
Hydrotherapy in Sports rehabilitation:
1) Increases ROM of joint
Water provides support & reduces need for splintage.
Warmth of water decreases spasticity, promotes relaxation & helps
prepare connective tissue for stretching.
2) Decrease in muscle spasm
Warm water decreases muscle tone & spasticity
3) Increases muscle strength & endurance
Strength training can begin in water before it is possible on land. This
helps to prevent atrophy of skeletal muscles
4) Improves body awareness, balance & trunk stability:
Warm water stimulates awareness of having body parts & provides
ideal medium for muscle re-education.
Stabilization can be obtained using railings