CCAT Aquatic Therapy and Hydrotherapy Flashcards
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Which sanitation parameter should be monitored most frequently to ensure safe hydrotherapy water quality?
Answer: Chlorine or bromine levels
Chlorine or bromine levels must be checked regularly because they are the primary disinfectants preventing pathogen growth.
For a cat recovering from tibial plateau leveling osteotomy (TPLO), what special consideration must be addressed before initiating UWTM therapy?
Answer: Incision must be fully healed and waterproofed or covered before immersion
The surgical incision must be fully healed or properly sealed to prevent contamination and infection during water immersion.
What does the term 'viscosity' refer to in the context of aquatic therapy, and how does it benefit rehabilitation?
Answer: Water's resistance to flow, which increases muscle activation during movement
Viscosity is water's resistance to flow, and it creates drag that enhances muscle strengthening during aquatic exercise.
A dog with severe hip dysplasia is being treated with aquatic therapy. Which water level in the UWTM would provide the greatest reduction in hip joint load?
Answer: Greater trochanter level
Water at the greater trochanter level provides approximately 62% body weight reduction, maximizing joint offloading.
Which of the following best describes the concept of 'hydrostatic pressure' and its therapeutic effect in aquatic rehabilitation?
Answer: The equal pressure exerted by water on all submerged surfaces, reducing edema
Hydrostatic pressure is the uniform pressure water exerts on all submerged surfaces, which helps reduce peripheral edema.
When progressing an aquatic therapy program for a neurologically impaired dog, which parameter should be adjusted LAST?
Answer: Addition of resistance jets
Resistance jets add significant challenge and should be introduced only after the patient tolerates duration, water level, and belt speed changes.
Which condition is considered a RELATIVE contraindication (requires special caution rather than absolute avoidance) for aquatic therapy?
Answer: Mild, well-managed cardiac disease
Mild, well-managed cardiac disease requires careful monitoring but does not absolutely preclude aquatic therapy with appropriate precautions.