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Hydrotherapy
General Rules of Hydrotherapy
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Take a full case history to rule out
contraindications. Check for cardiac problems or other circulatory
issues. Determine the overall state of health (mental, physical,
emotional). People with diabetes should not be treated.
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Take the client's temperature before beginning
treatment to determine temperature of treatment. Ask them what is their
normal temperature. If they are above normal, use less heat. You
may also want to take their pulse and respiratory rate to use as a guideline
during the treatment.
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Always thoroughly explain the treatment before
beginning. Include the procedure, length of session, and any other
details. Be sure they understand everything and are 100% comfortable
will all aspects of treatment.
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Stay with the client at all times or have
an emergency signal such as a bell (be sure it can be heard above anything
else). You can also use a baby monitor in the room.
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Provide a clean room with adequate temperature
control to insure the client does not become chilled or too hot (depending
on the treatment)
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Moderation is the key to a positive treatment.
Hydrotherapy can be exhausting and dehydrating to the body. Too much
can cause adverse reactions.
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Keep fresh drinking water available at all
times and encourage them to drink regularly.
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Watch for adverse reactions and stop immediately.
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