Massage Therapy Chapter 12: Hydrotherapy – Flashcards
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Hydrotherapy
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The external use of water and complementary agents for therapeutic purposes.
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Temperature
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A measurement of heat or cold (absence of heat) usually measured in degrees on a scale.
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Heat
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A form of energy associated with motion.
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Conduction
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The thermal agent or conductor is direct contact with another surface.
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Convection
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Heat transfer through contact with circulating currents of air or liquids.
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Radiation
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Heat transfer through indirect contact with emanating heat rays.
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Evaporation
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Heat transfer through the process of changing liquid into vapor.
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Conversion
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Nonthermal source changes (or converts) into a thermal or heat energy source as it passes into the body.
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Cryotherapy
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The therapeutic application of cold.
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Hunting Response
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Alternating cycles of vasoconstriction and vasodilation that occur during cold application.
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Cold Packs
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Usually strong vinyl pouches filled with gel composed of silica or mixture of saline and gelatin.
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Ice Packs
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Sealable plastic bags filled with crushed ice or icy water.
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Cold Compress
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A wet cloth, generally a washcloth or towel, that has had cold or icy water wrung from it.
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Ice Massage
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Combines ice application with friction massage.
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Ice Popsicles
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Can be made by inserting a stick or a tongue depressor into the water cup before freezing.
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Cold-Towel Friction
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AKA Cold-Mitten Friction; combines ice application with friction massage.
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Ice Immersion
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Involve soaking the affected area in icy water.
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Cryokinetics
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Combine cold applications with joint mobilizations.
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Cryostretch
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Combines cold applications with stretching of muscles or muscle groups.
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Contrast Method
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The most potent techniques in hydrotherapy; combines cold and heat in the same treatment.
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Thermotherapy
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The therapeutic application of heat.
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Hot Packs
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AKA Fomentation Packs; include electrical plug-in heating pads, chemical heating pads, packs warmed in a microwave, packs filled with hot water.
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Hot Compress
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A wet cloth, generally a washcloth or towel, which has hot water wrung from it.
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Paraffin Baths
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A heated waxy mixture is applied to the treatment area.
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Friction
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Massage technique used for administering ice massage.
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Father Sebastian Kneipp
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Father of Hydrotherapy.
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Increased Collagen Extensibility
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An effect of heat application.
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Balneology
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Art and science of bathing for therapeutic and relaxation purposes.
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Essential Oils
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Concentrated essences of aromatic plants.
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Pregnancy
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Contraindication for immersion baths of hot or very hot water temperatures.
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Spa
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Place where water therapies are administered.
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Contrast Bath
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Alternating an immersion bath using warm or hot water with a bath or cold or cool water.
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Buoyancy
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Upward thrust or force that pushes against submerged or partially submerged objects in the direction opposite to the force of gravity.
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Aromatherapy
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Therapeutic use of plant-derived essential oils.
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Hydrostatic Pressure
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Pressure exerted by fluids on an immersed object.
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Gommage
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Creme-based body polishing agent.
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Sauna
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Dry heat bath where the client sits or stands in a wood-lined room.
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Shirodhara
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Ayurvedic treatment where a steady stream of warm oil pours over the client forehead.
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113 Degrees F (45 Degrees C)
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Temperatures above this point can burn skin.
