Hydrotherapy and Spa Treatments Flashcards

Which hydrotherapy technique involves rubbing the body briskly with a coarse, dry mitt to stimulate circulation?

Answer: Dry brush exfoliation

Dry brush exfoliation uses a firm-bristled brush on dry skin before bathing to slough dead cells and stimulate lymphatic and circulatory flow.

Applying ice directly to bare skin for extended periods can cause:

Answer: Frostbite and tissue damage

Prolonged direct ice contact can freeze superficial tissue, causing frostbite, tissue damage, and impaired circulation.

Hot packs used in hydrotherapy treatments should ALWAYS be wrapped in which way before application?

Answer: Wrapped in multiple layers of toweling to prevent burns

Hot packs must be wrapped in several layers of toweling to dissipate heat and prevent thermal burns to the skin.

Which of the following is NOT a documented physiological effect of hydrotherapy?

Answer: Permanent joint realignment

Hydrotherapy influences circulation, muscle tension, and the nervous system, but it does not permanently realign joint structures.

Which population requires EXTRA CAUTION or clearance before participating in hot tub or thermal spa treatments?

Answer: Pregnant women, especially in the first trimester

Elevated core body temperature from hot tub use during early pregnancy is associated with increased risk of neural tube defects in the fetus.

The physiological response of reddening of the skin in response to heat application is called:

Answer: Erythema

Erythema is the reddening of the skin caused by vasodilation in response to heat, friction, or irritation.