Therapeutic Hydrotherapy

One of types of effects using therapeutic hydrotherapy is Derivative. Derivative

• Increases blood flow to organ or area. Marked stimulation of local circulation. Ideal for treating conditions primarily presenting as congestion.

• Moves blood from one area to another.

• Special case of derivative effect - acts on superficial arteries to affect deeper branches.

• Arterial trunk reflex effect.

An RCT study done in 2013 found that Halliwick-Therapy is safe and well tolerated in stroke patients in post-acute rehabilitation.

• True

• False

In the Bad Ragaz Ring Method, the therapist should not give resistance to the movement by using PNF.

• True

• False