A 55-Year Old Man with Stable Congestive Heart Failure Is

question 15

Multiple Choice

A 55-year old man with stable congestive heart failure is unable to tolerate land-based exercises for strengthening his back because of chronic low back pain.He has expressed concern with attempting pool therapy because of his inability to swim and his use of pain medications.Which of the following statements is true about his ability to participate in aquatic therapy?

• A)Pool therapy is contraindicated because of the chronicity of his pain.
• B)Pool therapy can be used to decrease pain, improve mobility, and strengthen muscles.
• C)Fear of water and use of pain medications are a contraindication.
• D)Pool therapy is contraindicated for any individual with congestive heart failure.

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