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Aquatic physics
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hydrostatic pressure, surface tension, viscosity and refraction, which are the
physical properties of water. The most important hydrodynamic principles are
those related to turbulence, relative density, metacentere, friction and hydrostatic
.(pressure (Campion & Towomey, 1990; Campion, 1997; Campion, 1991
Relative density●
Density is known as mass per unit volume. The density of water is one.
Therefore any object with density less than one will float. The relative density of
human body differs with age, the relative density of young kid is approximately
0.86.In adulthood and adolescence the density increases to 0.97.Later with time
the relative density become approximately 0.85. Each part of the body has
different density. The upper limb is less dense than the lower limb. (Campion &
Towomey, 1990; Campion, 1997; Ruorti & Morris& Cole, 1997; Becker & Cole,
(1997; Campion, 1991
:Buoyancy ●
Immersed object has less apparent weight than when it is on land. This is
because of a force that acting opposite to gravity on the body. This force is called
buoyancy and it is equal to upward force that is exerted by the displaced volume
of water, so buoyant force is equal to weight of
displaced fluid (Archimedes' principle) .Because the
pressure in fluid is directly proportional to depth of
immersed body, so when an object is immersed more in
the water the pressure will increase leading to
increasing in displaced water and therefore the buoyant
force will be more. The buoyant force will be more in the bottom of a surface than
the top of it. Because the gravity force is counterbalanced by buoyant force, the
compression on joints will be nearly eliminated. This effect can be utilized when
gravity-loaded places a risk on joints. When the body is immersed till the neck
level, only 15 Ibs of compressive force is exerted on the joints (Campion &
Towomey, 1990; Campion, 1997; Ruorti et al., 1997; Becker & Cole, 1997;
Campion, 1991). With symphysis pubis immersion, 40% of body weight will be
eliminated. With more immersion until umbilicus 50% of weight will be decreased.
((Becker & Cole, 1997
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:Hydrostatic pressure ●
Pressure is defined as force per unit area. When the body at rest, at given
depth there will be equal pressure exerted in all direction by water. When unequal
pressure is exerted the body will move. The more the object is immersed in the
water the more pressure will be exerted; this is beneficial for the patients who
suffer from edema. The hydrostatic pressure can be also useful for breathing.
There will be pressure exerted on the chest wall to resist expansion of the chest
So that the muscle can be strengthen by this way and work of breathing will be
increased. It also can fasten removal of lactic acid leading to decrease in muscle
soreness. (Campion & Towomey, 1990; Campion, 1997; Ruorti et al., 1997; Becker
(& Cole, 1997; Campion, 1991
:Thermodynamics●
The stored energy is measured by calorie. Calorie is known as the heat
required increasing the temperature of 1g of water 1°c. The energy that is stored
may be released or absorbed depending on temperature difference between two
surfaces. Thermal energy transferring in water occurs by three methods
conduction, convection, and radiation. Conduction is transfer of heat when two
objects are in direct contact. Convection is transfer of heat through movement of
molecules. Radiation is when electromagnetic waves travel through the space.
Liquids are poor conductors but good convectors. (Campion & Towomey, 1990;
(Campion, 1997; Ruorti et al., 1997; Becker & Cole, 1997; Campion 1991
:Metacentere●
This principle deals with balance in water. As mentioned above when a
body is immersed two opposing forces are acting on it; the gravity and buoyancy.
If these forces are opposite and equal then the body will be balanced and no
movement occurs. If the two forces are unequal then there will be rotational force.
The rotation will stop when the two forces are more aligned. When any part of
body is moves and when there is alteration in body shape like in disability the
rotational force will be produced. (Campion & Towomey, 1990; Campion, 1997;
(Campion, 1991
:Reynolds' theory ●
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Reynolds' theory indicates that there are two types of flow; laminar
(streamline) and turbulent flow (unstreamlined). In the former the molecules flow
evenly and regularly, and water molecules move parallel to each other at same
speed and slowly. In the latter the
movement is irregular and rapid
creating eddies. The movement in
water can be more difficult when
changing from streamlined
movement to unstreamlined one.
(Campion & Towomey, 1990; Campion, 1997; Ruorti et al., 1997; Becker & Cole,
(1997; Campion 1991
:Turbulence●
Turbulence is term used indicating eddies that result from an object
that moves through a fluid. The degree of turbulence varies according to the
speed of the movement. When movement is slow, the flow will be parallel to
object and laminar. If the movement is fast, then eddies will be produced and
energy will be dissipated. This can be utilized in hydrotherapy in both resisted and
assisted movements. (Campion & Towomey, 1990; Campion, 1997; Ruorti et al.,
(1997; Becker & Cole, 1997; Campion 1991
:Prandtl's theorem●
Boundary layer is when fluid is flow on surface a layer is seen adjacent to
the surface and the speed of this fluid in relation to the surface is decreased as it
not existent so that the fluid stick to surface rather than slip over it. In the river
for example the fastest flow is in the center and it is reduced at banks. The same
situation can exit in the pool. The way of getting out should be taught in the pool
to ensure safety of patients. (Campion & Towomey, 1990; Campion, 1997; Ruorti
(et al., 1997; Becker & Cole, 1997; Campion 1991
:Froud-Zahm's experiment●
Froud and Zahm study skin friction of a body that passed through air
and water. They found that skin friction and resistance, viscosity, in the water is
790 times more than in the air. Viscosity is a resistance that occurs between the
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molecules of a liquid, effecting how a liquid flows. As mentioned, that the water is
more viscous than air, therefore movements in the water is more difficult than
movements in the air. (Campion & Towomey, 1990; Campion, 1997; Ruorti et al.,
(1997; Becker & Cole, 1997; Campion 1991
:Adjustment to water●
Asymmetry can lead to balance
problems. In case of disability, asymmetry in
shape and density can be noticed; this will
affect balance and stability in water. The
water reacts and floats object according to its
(Figure (1
shape and density. Particular shapes are less
(Figure (3
stable than other shapes in water. Cube (Figure
more stable in water. 1) and ball (Figure 2) shape are
(Figure 3) is less stable Horizontal and vertical stick
(Figure (2
their will be alteration in in water. In disabled people
unequal quadrilateral (Figure (4 shapes that affect stability ;
adducted, triangular, and (Figure 4), sitting (Figure 5),
extended shapes( Figure 6), are all shapes that may result from
(Figure (5 disability leading to disturb balance in water. (Campion & Towomey,
(1990; Campion, 1997; Campion, 1991
(Figure(6
:Mental adjustment
It is the patients' ability to respond appropriately and independently to
different situation. It involves knowing some properties of water like buoyancy. It
is physiotherapist responsibility to teach patients how to respond in different
situations. One such example is adjusting to moving in water compared to moving
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on the side of the pool (Campion & Towomey, 1990; Campion, 1997; Campion,
(1991
●Balance restoration:
The ability to restore balance in the water occurs in two rotations; vertical
and lateral rotations. The former includes forward and back ward direction; in
other words how to attain supine and prone positions from upright and vice versa.
To attain supine position patient should lower his head slowly backward and bring
his feet upward, to get upright position patient need strong contraction of cervical
Trunk, hips, knees, and shoulder flexors. To attain prone position patient move his
head slowly forward and his feet move back ward, to get out from this position
patient should rotates latterly first then on his back, to get upright position the
patient should do same what is mentioned before . The latter takes place in two
planes; in standing and lying. It is the ability to rotate around longitudinal axis and
turning in water. The patient should know how to do these rotations in order to
maintain balance to be safe in water. (Campion & Towomey, 1990; Campion,
(1997; Ruorti et al, 1997; Campion, 1991
:Cardiovascular system●
When immersed in the water the hydrostatic pressure that exerted by
water will increase the venous return, the more the body immersed the more
hydrostatic pressure will be exerted, which in turn leads to increase in right
arterial pressure, pulmonary blood flow, and cardiac volume which increase the
contractility. All of these changes will lead to increase in cardiac out put and
stroke volume. So that more blood and oxygen will go to muscles which will
.enhance lactic and waste product removal
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of these responses are called dive reflex, it occurs as response to the following
immersion conditions: full body immersion, face immersion, head out, scuba
diving, full- immersion during underwater swimming, and breath-hold diving. The
role of this reflex in cool water is to preserve heat by vasoconstriction therefore
.maintaining blood pressure
:Renal effects●
The immersion in the water can affect the renal system. Buoyant force
counteract the venous pooling and when the body immersion increase the
buoyant force and the hydrostatic pressure that exerted by water increased
leading to raise in the pressure at the lower part of the body therefore reducing
venous pooling, so that the blood will move centrally.
Also the lower the temperature the more
vasoconstriction will occur, this will lead to shift the
blood centrally. When the blood moves centrally, venous
return will increase leading to arterial distension which
stimulating several cardiopulmonary receptors. This will
lead to changing in renal hormones concentrations.
Aldosteron, a hormone which regulates sodium and
potassium, and Anti Diuretic hormone (ADH), a hormone which increases water
retention, will be suppressed when immersed in the water. Arterial natriuretic
peptide, which increase sodium and water loss, will be raised .Renal prostaglandin
concentration will raise and renine secretion will lower which in turn decrease
aldosterone release. All of these hormonal changes will lead to diuresis, rising in
urine out put, natriuresis, increased sodium loss, kaliuresis, and increased
potassium loss. This physiological effect is useful when treating edema. (Ruorti et
(al., 1997; Becker & Cole, 1997
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Most responses to aquatic exercise are similar to those resulting from
exercising on land. But aerobic energy expenditure during sub maximal exercise in
water can increase or decrease according to water temperature and depth, type of
activity, and the speed of movements. Also the energy expenditure can be altered
by buoyant force, greater viscosity, and increased heat conduction. VO2 max is
often lower in aquatic exercise than exercise that done on land because of lower
heart rate, So that we must be careful when using heart rate in determining and
prescribe the exercise intensity in water . The relation ship between VO2 max and
heart rate is variable depending on water depth and temperature, exercise
intensity, and exercise mode. In cold water, VO2 max is higher due to effect of
shivering. Because of the hydrostatic pressure that increases venous return, the
cardiac out put and stroke volume will be greater at higher exercise intensities
.than those performed on the land
Psychological effect
The ability to acquire skills that may be difficult or impossible on the land
and being independent in water can improve self confidence and morale which
can be later carried in the land. Being in the pool with other and sharing in group
activity can improve social aspect and encourage patient to perform better.
((Campion, 1991; Campion & Twomey, 1990; Campion, 1997
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:Therapeutic effect
●Halliwick methods:
The Halliwick Concept is an approach that can be used with all people focusing
on those with physical and/or learning difficulties. It aims
to make them moving independently in water, to do
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water activities, and to swim. It is based on a belief in the benefits that resulting
from activities in water. These benefits include social, physical, recreational,
personal, therapeutic aspects.
It involves four basic principles. First mental adaptation, which is the ability to
respond appropriately to different tasks and situations. Secondly, balance
restoration; by using specific pattern of movements to restore balance. Thirdly,
inhibition, which is the ability to hold the position. Finally, facilitation; moving in
the water. Suggested populations: patients with neurological cases,
developmental disorders, and patients who are unable to exercise or ambulate on
(land (Ruorti et al., 1997; www.special-education.hum.ro/halliwick_method.html
● WATSU
It refers to water shiatsu. It involves using of massage,
joint mobilization, shiatsu, and muscle stretching. It is
performed in warm water and it is done passively. The
patient is supported by therapist arms in cradled position
while being stretched. Suggested populations are: patients with pain, patients with
(restricted ROM, and Hypertonic patients. (Ruorti et al., 1997; www.watsu.com
Absolute contraindication
:(Absolute contraindications include (www.holycross.org.uk
Shortness of breath at rest-1
Fever -2
Resting angina-3
Acute vomiting and diarrhea-4
Medical instability following acute episodes-5
Proven chlorine-6
Uncontrolled cardiac failure-7
Uncontrolled fecal incontinence-8
Renal failure -9
Known aneurism-10
Tuberculosis -11
Relative contraindication
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:(Relative contraindications include (www.holycross.org.uk
Irritated skin-1
Poorly controlled epilepsy -2
Open wound-3
Unstable diabetes -4
Precautions
:(Precautions include (www.holycross.org.uk
Behavioral problems-1
Contact lenses-2
Infections-3
Controlled epilepsy-4
Hemophilia -5
Fear of water-6
Hearing aids-7
Hypo or hypertension-8
Pregnancy if temperature more than 35-9
Widespread MRSA-10
Sexually transmitted infections-11
Fungal infection-12
Early kidney disease -13
Assessment
The same assessment on land is done in the water. But there are some
points that should be assessed in water; appropriateness for group activity,
density and shape, goniometry, percentage weight bearing, muscle tone, and
.(breathing control (Campion, 1997
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the feet and hands. Adducted digits, opened hands, and movable feet are
(important for propelling the body in the water. (Campion, 1997
:Muscle tone ●
The muscle tone should be first assessed in land then in water, because the
temperature of water and the anxiety to be in water may affect the tone.
((Campion, 1997
:Breath control ●
On land the breath control is assessed by asking the patient to blow out. In the
water we see if patient can blow into the water, onto the water, under the surface,
(or exhale through humming or the nose. (Campion, 1997
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Xiphisternum 28% 35%
ASIS 47% 54%
Recording
:Methods of recording the progress note ●
:SOAPIER is referred to
S: subjective assessment- what patient tell us especially what is related to
their attitude and ability in water, and information about previous
.hydrotherapy and activity is given, and the results
O: objective assessment, the examination is done. Density and shape of
patient and contraindication to hydrotherapy should be documented
A: analysis of subjective and objective assessment
P: plan of action- should be written for each problem
I: intervention- treatment is given
E: evaluation- evaluate the treatment by observing the result
R: review- writes the next treatment session any changes in treatment
The length of treatment, the depth used, temperature of water, the
exercises, progression in exercises, improvement in the condition, performance of
patient, and if the exercise is done individually or in group. All should be recorded
.((Campion, 1997
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Methods: 66 patients with knee or hip OA. 35 patients were randomly
assigned to be in aquatic group, and 31 were randomly assigned to control group.
The subjects were being assessed before the intervention. The hydrotherapy
program was conducted for 6 weeks. Program included functional weight bearing
and progressive exercise that were provided twice a week for 45-60 min. After
completing 6 weeks patients were recommended to complete the same program
.independently for another 6 weeks to assess adherence to program
Results: less pain and joint stiffness, higher functional physical function, and
greater hip muscle strength and quality of life were experienced by aquatic group
compared to control group. The benefits are maintained for another 6 weeks, and
.84% of participant continuing independently
Conclusion: the hydrotherapy is useful treatment for these patients and they
.(can adhere to it without supervision (Hinman& Heywood& Day, 2007
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The effect of aquatic therapy on postural balance and muscle strength .3
in stroke survivor – randomized control trial
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Assessment of the effects of aquatic therapy on global .5
symptomatology in the patients with fibromyalgia syndrome: a
.randomized controlled trial
Implications
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practicing hydrotherapy will be demonstrated briefly just to know the difference
.between the three methods
Conclusion
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:References
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osteoarthritis: results of a single-blind randomized controlled trial. Physical
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Noh D.,Lim J., Shin H., Paik N, (2008). The effect of aquatic therapy on postural -10
balance and muscle strength in stroke survivors- a randomized controlled pilot
trial. Clinical rehabilitation journal, 22, 966-976
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Tidhar D.& Leurer M.(2010). Aqua lymphatic therapy in women who suffer from -11
breast cancer treatment-related lymphedema: a randomized controlled study.
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Table of content
Introduction………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………….……………..1
Aquatic
physics………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………...1
Relative
density……………………………………………………………………………………………………
…….………….1
Buoyancy………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………….………..2
Hydrostatic
pressure………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………..2
Thermodynamics………………………………………………………………………………………
………………….……….2
Metacenter………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………….………….3
Reynolds'
theory……………………………………………………………………………………………………
……….…….3
Turbulence
……………………………………………………………………………………………………….
……………….3
Prandth
theorm……………………………………………………………………………………………………
………...….3
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Froud-zahmas
experiment………………………………………………………………………………………………
……4
Adjustment to
water……………………………………………………………………………………………..
……………4
Mental
adjustment………………………………………………………………………………………………
….………...5
Balance
restoration………………………………………………………………………………………………
.………….5
Physiological effects of immersion in
water…………………………………………………………..…….…..5
Cardiovascular effects……………………………………………………………………….
………………………………..5
Renal
effects……………………………………………………………………………………....................
..................6
Physiological effects of excising in
water………………………………………………………………………….6
Pschologaical
effects…………………………………………………………………………............................
..........7
Therapeutic
effects…………………………………………………………………………………………………
………….7
Methods in practicing hydrotherapy……………………………….
……………………………………………....8
Bad Ragaz ring
method…………………………………………………………………………………………………
…….8
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Haliwick
method………………………………………………………………………………........................
..............8
WATSU…………………………………………………………………………………………….
………………………………8
Absoulate
contraindications………………………………………………………………………………
………………9
Relative
contraindications...............................................................................................
...........…...9
Percuations………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………..9
Assessment
…………………………………………………………………………………………...
……………………………..10
Assessment of density and shape………………………………………….
…………………………………….…….….10
Appropriateness of group
activity……………………………………………………………………………………......10
Oxford Scale for Muscle Strenght………………………………………………………..
……………………………….10
Muscle tone……………………………………………………………………………………...
………………………………..10
Breath
control………………………………………………………………………………………...
………………………….10
Percentage weight
bearing…………………………………………………………………...................................
……10
Recording……………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………..……………...11
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Literature review regarding effectiveness of
hydrotherapy……………………………………………….11
Aquatic physical therapy for hip and knee osteoarthritis: results of a single –
blind randomized controlled
trial………………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………….11
Aqua lymphatic therapy in women who suffer from breast cancer treatment-
related lymphedema: a randomized controlled
trial………………………………………………………………………………………………………
…..12
The effect of aquatic therapy on postural balance and muscle strength in
stroke survivor – randomized control
trial………………………………………………………………………………………………………
……….12
Hydrotherapy added to endurance training versus endurance training alone in
elderly patients with chronic heart failure: a randomized pilot
study……………………………………………………………………………….13
Assessment of the effects of aquatic therapy on global symptomatology in the
patients with fibromyalgia syndrome: a randomized controlled
trial……………………………………………………………………..13
Implications………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………….14
Conclusion…………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………14
References ……………………………………………….……………………………………….
…………………………..15
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