Aquatic therapy is a type of therapy that takes pl...

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Aquatic therapy is a type of therapy that takes place in a pool or other aquatic environment. It is a physical and medical rehabilitation specialty that requires the supervision of a trained professional. It is also known as aqua therapy, aquatic rehabilitation, pool therapy, or hydrotherapy. There are many purposes of aquatic therapy, which depends on the individual's needs and goals. Some of the common goals of aqua therapy include: improve flexibility, improve balance and coordination, promote relaxation, and increase muscle strength and endurance. Aquatic therapy is typically offered in hospitals, sports medicine clinics and outpatient rehabilitation centers.

Aquatic therapy can be used as effective therapeutic modality in stroke recovery in combination with traditional PT and OT. Therapy in the water allows the patient greater mobility because body weight is decreased significantly (up to 90%). Since the water aids balance, the patient has an easier time with flexibility and stretching muscles. Buoyancy allows for increased success in movements with decreased effort.

Some stroke survivors, who cannot walk on land, find it quite easy to stand up and even walk in a pool. The same principle applies to the arm; the properties of the water can be used by an experienced clinician to create movement and re-educate the brain. As the signals from the brain to the extremity get stronger, the patient's position in the water can be adjusted to increase the difficulty or tools, such as weights, can be added. Before starting aquatic therapy, it is important to obtain medical clearance from the supervising physician.

How do stroke patients move easily while doing aquatic therapy?
A. Stretching hands and feet before the therapy allows stroke patients to move easily during the therapy.
B.During the therapy, stroke patients must have extra tools to move easier.
C. The total of water volume in the pool influences stroke patients' flexibility to move
D. Stroke patients take the oral medication to decrease their weight while doing the therapy.
E. Water gives balance by reducing body weight, allowing a greater mobility

Salsabila M · Accepted Answer

E. Water gives balance by reducing body weight, allowing greater mobility.

This is evident in the text where it states, "Since the water aids balance, the patient has an easier time with flexibility and stretching muscles." and "Buoyancy allows for increased success in movements with decreased effort." These statements highlight how the properties of water, such as buoyancy and reduced body weight, contribute to easier movement for stroke patients during aquatic therapy.

Mercon M · Answer

E. Water gives balance by reducing body weight, allowing a greater mobility

E. Water gives balance by reducing body weight, allowing a greater mobility

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