King Saud University

King Saud University College of Applied Medical Sciences Rehabilitation Sciences Department Course Syllabus 1st Semestre 1430-1431 H 2009-2010 G Course Number: RHS 327 Course Title: Hydrotherapy Credit Hours: (2+2) Course Instructor: Dr. Afaf Ahmed Shaheen Course Description: This course provides the student with information related to superficial heating modalities (hydro-collator packs and paraffin wax) as well as cold therapy. This course also provides the student with basic information on properties of water and hydrodynamic principles that are essential to the techniques of hydrotherapy. In addition, students learn about equipment for hydrotherapy, therapeutic pool hygiene and management. The techniques of application, the physiological effects, the therapeutic uses, the indications and contraindications, the hazards and safety measures for each hydrotherapy, heat and cold modality shall be taught. There will be practical demonstration and application of each modality. The practicum will include a visit to a hospital therapeutic pool, during which each student will be mandated to enter and carry out exercises in the pool.

Course Objectives:

Upon completion of this course students will be able to: 1. demonstrate the basics of skin physiology and sensation 2. Demonstrate basic principles of hydrotherapy and thermal agents. 3. Identify equipments used for hydrotherapy, superficial heating, and cold therapy. 4. Identify therapeutic uses of these techniques, their indications, contraindications, and management. 5. select the appropriate method of treatment for each pathological case 6. Apply the basic therapeutic techniques in hydrotherapy, thermotherapy and cryotherapy. Course Outline: Week Topic 1 Lecture: 7/10/09 Introduction: Skin 18/10/1430 Structure of the Skin Circulation of the skin Practicum: Orientation 2  Lecture: 14/10/09  Hydrotherapy: 25/10/1430  Peripheral vascular and lymphatic circulation  oedema and muscle spasm  Practicum:  Orientation 3  Pain 21/10/09  Receptors of the skin 2/11/1430  Types of sensation  Types of nerve fibers 4 Lecture: 28/10/09 Hydrotherapy 9/11/1430  Definition of hydrotherapy  Benefits of hydrotherapy  Properties of water Practicum: Hydrotherapy equipment 5 Lecture: 4/11/09 Hydrotherapy: 16/11/1430  Properties of water (cont.,)  Physiological effects  Indications and contraindications Practicum: Hydrotherapy equipment 6 Lecture: 11/11/09 Hydrotherapy: 23/11/1430  Modalities: whirlpool and Hubbard tanks, hydrotherapy pools  Physiological effects  Indications, contraindication, hazards, and safety measures  Considerations, management, and hygiene Practicum: Practical whirlpool and Hubbard tanks 7 First midterm exam 18/11/09 1/12/1430 8 Vacation (eid) 25/11/09 8/12/1430 9 Vacation (eid) 2/12/09 15/12/1430 10 Lecture: 9/12/09 Superficial Heating Modalities: 22/12/1430  Physiological effects  Indications, contraindications, hazards, and safety measures Practicum: Practical application of hydro-collator and paraffin wax. 11 Lecture: Cold Therapy: 16/12/09  Physiological effects 29/12/1430  Indications, contraindications, hazards, and safety measures Materials and methods for cold therapy Practicum: Techniques of application 12 Lecture: 23/12/09  Spray stretch technique 6/01/1431 Practicum: Practical application of spray stretch technique

13 Lecture: 30/12/09  hydro gymnastic 13/01/1431 Practicum: Hospital visit

14 Second midterm exam 6/01/2010 20/01/1431 15 Lecture: 13/01/2010 Hydrotherapy: 27/01/1431  Student presentation of assignments Practicum: Hospital visit 16 Lecture: 20/01/2010 Hydrotherapy: 5/02/1431  Student presentation of assignments Practicum: Revision 17 Final Laboratory Examination 27/01/2010 12/02/1431

Method of Evaluation:  2 Midterm exams (theoretical) 20%  2 Midterm exams ( practical) 20%  Assignment 10%  Final theoretical 30%  Final practicum 20% Assignment: Details will be provided separately. References:

1. Compion M.R. Adult Hydrotherapy. Oxford; Heinemann Medical Books, 1990. 2. Hecox B., Mehreteab T.A., Weisberg J. Physical agents: a comprehensive text for physical therapists. Norwalk; Appleton & Lange, 1994. 3. Compion M.R. Hydrotherapy: principles and practice. Oxford; Butterworth-Heinemann, 1997. 4. Michelle H. C. Physical Agents in Rehabilitation. Okland, California, 2003.