Hydrotherapy involves the use of water, internally or externally, for treatment purposes. It has various physical properties that make it useful for treating wounds, reducing edema, and providing a low-impact environment for exercise. Different forms of hydrotherapy include immersion, contrast baths, whirlpools, and aquatic exercise. Proper application involves selecting the appropriate modality based on the desired effects and safety considerations.

1. PTA 200 Modalities and Procedures in Physical Therapy Hydrotherapy

16. Physiological Effects of Hydrotherapy

23. Clinical Uses of Hydrotherapy

34. Contraindications, Precautions and Adverse Effects

43. Application of Hydrotherapy

48. Low-Boy

49. Hubbard Tank

50. Extremity Tank

61. Aquatic Exercise

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