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History of Hydrotherapy
Earliest Use of the Hot Tub
Introduction to Modern Hydrotherapy
Understanding the properties and characteristics of water
Archimedes Principle
Bougier's Theorem
Bernoulli's Theorem
Reynolds' Theorem
Prantiti's Theorem
Fronde-zahm's Experiments
Pascal's Law
Development of the human being against gravity:

Bronze Age: Use of Hot Tubs, Spas and Saunas

Bronze Age: Use of Hot tubs and Spas in the Mediterranean
Bronze Age: Use of Hot Tubs, Saunas and Spas in Asia

Classical Period: Use of Hot Tubs, Spas and Saunas
Early Asian Baths
Classical Period: Evolution of Asian Hot Tub Construction
Classical Period: Use of Spas, Saunas and Hot Tubs in the Middle East
Classical Period: Use of Spas, Saunas and Hot Tubs in Meso-America

In Depth: Roman Hot Tub and Spa Construction During the Classical Period
The Baths of Caracalla
Construction of the Baths at Caracalla: Basic Design
Construction of the Baths at Caracalla: Materials
Construction of the Baths: Metals
Classical Period: Use of Spas, Saunas and Hot Tubs in Scandinavia
The origin of sauna

Middle Ages
Middle Ages: Use of Spas, Saunas and Hot Tubs
Middle Ages: Use of Spas, Saunas and Hot Tubs in Scandinavia
Middle Ages: Use of Spas, Saunas and Hot Tubs in Japan
Middle Ages: Hot Tub Culture
Middle Ages: Hot tub and Spa Culture in Asia
Middle Ages: Hot tub and Spa Culture in Scandinavia

Renaissance Period
Renaissance Period: Use of Hot Tubs, Spas and Saunas
Renaissance Period: Use of Hot Tubs, Spas and Saunas in France
Renaissance Period: Hot tub and Spa Culture in Asia

Industrial Age
Industrial Age: American Use of Hot Tubs, Spas and Saunas

Modern Age
Modern Hot Tubs, Spas and Saunas
Modern Hot Tub, Spa and Sauna Culture: Asia
Modern Sauna Culture in Scandanavia
Conclusion
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Health & Beauty
Benefits of Exercise in Water
Application and Benefits of Hydrotherapy
Hydrotherapy in Neuropatients
Hydrotherapy for the Treatment of Rheumatic Diseases
Hydrotherapy for the Treatment of Inflammatory Arthritis
Muscle Weakness - Strength Training
Poor Balance
Poor Posture
Decreased Cardiovascular Fitness
Progressive Hydrotherapy Exercise
Hydrotherapy gait reeducation treatment plan
Wrist and Hand Joints
Pelvis
Knee reconstruction
Cervical Spine Injury
Lumbar Spine Injury
Spinal Fractures
Disc Pathology
Musculo-Tendinous Injuries
Hydrotherapy in the Rehabilitation of Lower Limb Stress Fractures
Hydrotherapy for Treatment of the Lumbopelvic Complex
Chronic pain - Pain and Muscle Spasm
Oedema
Decreased range of movement
Head Injury
Epilepsy
Burns
Pediatric Hydrotherapy
Head control
Breathing control
Relaxation through Hydrotherapy
Juvenile Chronic Arthritis
Hydrotherapy for the Clumsy Child
Conclusion

Bernoulli's Theorem

This theorem is concerned with the relation between fluid pressure and fluid velocity along a streamline in the steady flow of a frictionless fluid which has a constant density. Part of the theorem is an expression of energy. The total energy of a molecule of water at any moment is the sum of its energies, which are:
(a) pressure energy,
(b) potential energy,
(c) kinetic energy.

Bernoulli's Theorem

The term turbulence denotes the existence of eddies, and these follow in the wake of an object moving through a fluid. If the movement is slow, then the flow of the particles is nearly parallel to the object and proceeds in smooth continuous curves. With an increase in speed, eddies occur and the energy contained in these eddies is dissipated, reducing the pressure and increasing the drag on the body. This low-pressure area has a suction effect and into such an area a body can fall. The shape of the body greatly influences the production of turbulence.

Turbulence, then, may be used both to assist and resist movement in pool therapy. Since any movement creates turbulence and a drag effect, the therapist must be careful about the manner and speed of movement around the person being treated in order not to cause a loss of balance. The drag effect will also have a damping effect on involuntary movement.

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