Physical Education A-Level
Hydrotherapy
What Hydrotherapy means in Physical Education A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Hydrotherapy
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Reference: AQA
Uses water buoyancy to reduce load on healing joints, while hydrostatic pressure reduces swelling and warm water increases blood flow.
Topics that use Hydrotherapy
- Injury prevention and the rehabilitation of injury (AQA A-Level)
Related terms
- Achilles tendonitis
- Acute injury
- Chronic injuries
- Cryotherapy
- Energy and nutrient replenishment
- Equipment suitability
- Flexibility types
- Hyperbaric chamber
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