ATC ATC Rehabilitation Progressions & Outcomes 2

Question 1

Which condition is an absolute contraindication to aquatic therapy?

Accepted Answer

Open wounds, active skin infections, or uncontrolled urinary/bowel incontinence

Answer

Open wounds, active infections, and uncontrolled incontinence are absolute contraindications because they create infection risks for the patient and contaminate the pool for others.

Question 2

Deep-water running as an aquatic rehabilitation tool is best indicated for:

Accepted Answer

Non-weight-bearing cardiovascular conditioning after lower extremity injury

Answer

Deep-water running allows athletes and patients to maintain cardiovascular fitness and running mechanics with zero ground-reaction forces on injured lower extremities.

Question 3

Which standardized functional test is commonly adapted for use in aquatic therapy outcome assessment?

Accepted Answer

Timed Up and Go (TUG) test

Answer

The Timed Up and Go test, adapted for the aquatic setting, assesses functional mobility and fall risk and can track progress across therapy sessions.

Question 4

The SF-36 health survey is used in aquatic therapy outcomes research to measure:

Accepted Answer

Patient-reported health status including physical functioning, pain, and quality of life

Answer

The SF-36 captures eight dimensions of patient-reported health including physical functioning, bodily pain, vitality, and social functioning.

Question 5

Patients with fibromyalgia benefit from aquatic therapy primarily because:

Accepted Answer

Warm water reduces pain sensitivity while buoyancy allows aerobic exercise without aggravating impact forces

Answer

Warm water reduces fibromyalgia-related hyperalgesia while buoyancy eliminates the impact forces that trigger symptom flares, enabling consistent aerobic conditioning.

ATC - Aquatic Therapy Certification Practice Test

ATC - Aquatic Therapy Certification Practice Test

ATC ATC Rehabilitation Progressions & Outcomes 2